Indirect Services & MRO Buyer

Gerdau•Monroe Charter Township, MI

About The Position

The Indirect Services & MRO Buyer supports plant maintenance and operations by procuring the materials and services they need at the right time and value. This hands-on purchasing role uses PLEX to create and manage purchase orders, obtain and compare quotes, follow up with suppliers, expedite critical purchases, resolve purchasing issues, negotiate commercial terms, and identify cost savings and sourcing improvements. The Buyer works closely with plant teams and suppliers to maintain material availability, develop supplier relationships, and support effective plant operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
At least three years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably supporting indirect services and MRO in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Experience creating, processing, and maintaining purchase orders in an ERP or purchasing system.
Experience obtaining competitive quotes, comparing suppliers, and negotiating pricing, delivery, commercial terms, and service requirements.
Strong understanding of tactical purchasing practices, including purchase orders, expediting, supplier follow-up, and issue resolution.
Ability to research and evaluate vendors based on cost, quality, availability, lead time, service, and overall value.
Ability to identify alternative suppliers and recognize cost-saving opportunities and improved purchasing strategies.
Strong communication, negotiation, mathematical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple purchasing requests and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
Ability to coordinate activities with procurement, plant management, operations, maintenance, stores, accounting, and suppliers.
High ethical standards, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic.
Ability to travel 10–20% of the time.
Must be legally eligible to work immediately in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

PLEX experience.

Responsibilities

Process requisitions and manually create, issue, update, and maintain purchase orders in PLEX according to established policies and procedures.
Procure MRO materials and indirect services that support plant maintenance and operations.
Review purchasing requests for supplier information, pricing, quantities, specifications, delivery requirements, and commercial terms.
Solicit competitive quotes and assess supplier options based on cost, quality, availability, lead time, service, and reliability.
Negotiate pricing, delivery, commercial terms, and service requirements with suppliers within established guidelines.
Research and identify new or alternative vendors to improve competition, availability, service, and value.
Identify opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance, supplier consolidation, and improved sourcing strategies.
Coordinate with maintenance, operations, stores, plant management, accounting, and other internal customers to understand purchasing needs and priorities.
Communicate specifications, scopes of work, commercial terms and conditions, and applicable safety and environmental requirements to suppliers and service providers.
Monitor open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers on acknowledgments, order status, availability, lead times, and delivery dates.
Expedite purchases when necessary to support critical maintenance needs and continuity of plant operations.
Resolve purchase order and supplier discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, specifications, delivery, invoicing, and other commercial issues.
Evaluate supplier capabilities and performance and assist in addressing quality, service, delivery, and commercial concerns.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with current and prospective suppliers.
Monitor market and supplier conditions that may affect cost, availability, lead times, or continuity of supply.
Provide procurement, plant management, and internal customers with information to help control costs and identify savings opportunities.
Support appropriate inventory levels and material availability in coordination with maintenance, stores, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation in PLEX and other applicable company systems.
Maintain proficiency with procurement systems, company information systems, and other applicable business applications.
Support procurement process standardization and continuous improvement, and help achieve procurement KPIs under Gerdau Business System guidelines.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans, eligible upon the first day of hire.
Health and dependent care flexible spending account.
100% matching 401(k) contributions up to 6%.
Life and accidental life insurance.
Annual bonus.
Health Advocate Services.
Employee Assistance Program.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Career Path System and training.
An empowering and open culture with opportunities to grow and create.