CA MRO Buyer

Sabrosura Foods•Vernon, CA

2d•$33 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The MRO Buyer – Maintenance sources, purchases, and manages Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) materials needed to support the Maintenance department and reliable plant operations. The role works closely with the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance team, Engineering, and Operations to ensure timely availability of maintenance parts, equipment, supplies, and services for preventive and corrective maintenance activities. The MRO Buyer orders and expedites maintenance parts, obtains competitive pricing, manages supplier relationships, monitors inventory, and ensures materials are available when needed. The position helps minimize maintenance-related downtime while maintaining cost-effective purchasing practices and compliance with company, food safety, and safety requirements. The role may also support the Commerce facility as needed, including dedicating full workdays depending on plant needs.

Requirements

Minimum 2–4 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience, preferably in food or industrial manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of MRO purchasing, maintenance parts, supplies, and industrial equipment.
Strong negotiation and vendor management skills focused on cost control, quality, and reliable delivery.
Ability to understand maintenance requirements, equipment specifications, and part requirements.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple purchase orders and priorities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and make sound purchasing decisions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for data analysis, purchasing reports, and inventory tracking.
Ability to effectively use Manager Plus (M+) / CMMS and ERP systems.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with internal departments, vendors, and contractors.
Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with the Maintenance Supervisor and other stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to demonstrate safe work habits and follow company safety requirements.
Ability to support the Commerce facility as needed, including working full workdays there depending on plant needs.
Ability to regularly walk production, maintenance, warehouse, and MRO storage areas and perform standing, walking, bending, twisting, stooping, grasping, climbing, reaching, and moving throughout the facility.
Ability to work in varying temperatures, including cold, heat, and humidity, and in high-noise areas while wearing required hearing protection and other PPE.
Vision abilities including close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.
Ability to work in a multi-shift manufacturing environment and provide support outside normal business hours when business needs require.
May be required to work around spices, meat ingredients, dairy products, and other food manufacturing materials.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience supporting maintenance or engineering departments with MRO purchasing.
Experience purchasing maintenance parts, industrial equipment, mechanical components, electrical components, tools, or other MRO materials.
Experience with Manager Plus (M+) / CMMS and ERP systems.
Experience with vendor management and price negotiation.
Professional certifications such as CPSM or CSCP.
Knowledge of GMPs, food safety standards, and safety requirements in a food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Maintenance Supervisor and Lead, Maintenance Technicians, and Engineering teams to understand equipment requirements, specifications, critical spare parts, and maintenance needs.
Serve as the primary purchasing resource for the Maintenance department for MRO parts, supplies, equipment, and services.
Order and expedite maintenance parts for preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities.
Source and procure spare parts, tools, equipment, consumables, and maintenance supplies from approved vendors.
Obtain and compare vendor quotes to evaluate pricing, quality, availability, and delivery.
Create and maintain purchase orders and ensure orders are processed accurately and promptly.
Follow up on open, delayed, backordered, or critical spare part orders and communicate delivery updates to the Maintenance Supervisor.
Assist Maintenance Technicians with identifying and sourcing hard-to-find, special-order, or obsolete parts.
Monitor MRO inventory levels and help maintain appropriate stock levels for critical maintenance parts.
Identify critical spare parts and help ensure availability to minimize equipment downtime.
Support inventory cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliations.
Monitor excess, obsolete, and slow-moving MRO inventory and identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary inventory costs.
Coordinate with receiving and warehouse personnel to ensure MRO materials are properly received, identified, and stored.
Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records in Manager Plus (M+) / CMMS and applicable ERP systems.
Develop and maintain relationships with MRO suppliers, contractors, and service providers.
Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and other purchasing conditions.
Maintain current records of approved MRO vendors and contractors.
Monitor supplier performance in pricing, quality, delivery, and service, and resolve issues involving incorrect, damaged, defective, or delayed materials and services.
Coordinate with approved contractors and service providers for maintenance-related parts, repairs, and services as requested by the Maintenance Supervisor or Engineering.
Coordinate purchasing activities for required inspections, certifications, and maintenance services when assigned.
Provide the Maintenance Supervisor with updates on critical spare parts, open purchase orders, backorders, and expected delivery dates.
Ensure parts and materials required for preventive and corrective maintenance are available when needed.
Work with Maintenance and Engineering to identify alternative parts or suppliers when required parts are unavailable or have extended lead times.
Use Manager Plus (M+) / CMMS and applicable ERP systems to process purchase orders, track materials, and maintain purchasing information.
Maintain organized documentation for purchase orders, vendor quotes, pricing, contracts, and supplier information.
Analyze purchasing and inventory data to identify cost-saving opportunities, purchasing trends, and process improvements.
Ensure purchasing complies with company procurement policies, approval requirements, and internal controls.
Ensure MRO materials and services meet applicable company, GMP, food safety, and safety requirements.
Support continuous improvement in maintenance purchasing, inventory management, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor, Plant Engineer, or another authorized Manager.
Support the Commerce facility as needed, which may include dedicating full workdays based on plant needs.