MRO Buyer

Fisher-Barton Inc.•Watertown, WI

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

As an MRO Buyer, you manage all indirect buying and are an essential role to support day-to-day operations. This Buyer ensures MRO systems support the preventative maintenance program driving uptime improvements and achievement of cost reduction goals.

Requirements

Minimum Education: Associate degree or Equivalent
Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience in a purchasing setting
Experience working directly with suppliers or customers
Experience with an ERP system

Nice To Haves

Balanced strategic and process-oriented thinker
Strong attention to detail
Seasoned negotiation skills with ability to create strong partnerships
Ability to switch between tasks quickly
Takes initiative to continuously improve self and processes
Communicates clearly both verbally and in writing
Can handle challenging situations and personal exchanges impartially
Thorough approach to work habits

Responsibilities

Adhere to Fisher Barton safety, quality procedures, regulations, and business code of ethics
Source and purchase MRO materials (spare parts, electrical components, tooling, lubricants, welding supplies, PPE, etc.)
Issue, manage, and track purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, approvals, and timely delivery
Place orders for maintenance parts, supplies and contract work; includes obtaining prices, scheduling
Expedite critical orders to prevent production or maintenance delays
Working with information from Maintenance, Engineering and Production, identify and establish appropriate parts inventory levels. Enter parts and supply inventory requirements, purchases, and usage into established recordkeeping tools; conduct periodic reviews of inventory levels to ensure recordkeeping accuracy and sufficient supply levels as required.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with approved vendors and service providers
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery terms across FB divisions to minimize costs
Evaluate supplier performance (quality, reliability, cost) and identify alternative suppliers to mitigate risk
Structure and manage Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs
Streamline and consolidate suppliers across FB divisions
Monitor MRO inventory levels, reorder points, and usage trends
Design and optimize MRO inventory systems to balance cost and operational risk
Maintain daily cycle count program and reduce excess/obsolete inventory
Track spending against budget and provide cost analysis reporting
Identify, initiate, and track cost-saving strategies (vendor consolidation, standardization, bulk purchasing, etc.) to meet annual targets
Ensure all required documentation is complete and accurate
Generate purchase orders and obtain purchase approvals
Perform other duties as assigned