Senior MRO Buyer

Overhead Door•Mount Hope, OH

About The Position

The Senior MRO Buyer procures and manages Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) materials and services needed to support manufacturing, distribution, facilities, and administrative operations. The role works closely with Maintenance, Operations, Facilities, Engineering, EHS, and Finance to ensure materials and services are available on time while optimizing inventory, supplier performance, quality, and total cost. The position helps maintain operational continuity by managing supplier performance, inventory replenishment, critical spare-parts availability, and supply-chain risks to help prevent equipment downtime and operational disruptions.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, inventory management, or supply-chain experience.
Knowledge of procurement, inventory management, and supplier-management principles.
Strong negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, specifically Oracle, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Ability to analyze data and make sound business decisions.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to internal customer service.
A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience purchasing MRO materials, equipment, spare parts, indirect goods, or related commodities.
Manufacturing environment experience.

Responsibilities

Procure MRO materials, spare parts, tooling, safety supplies, facilities supplies, consumables, and indirect materials.
Create, manage, and expedite purchase orders for timely delivery of materials and services.
Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers to meet quality, delivery, service, and cost expectations.
Solicit quotations, analyze proposals, and negotiate pricing, terms, and service agreements.
Manage supplier performance and address quality, delivery, invoicing, and service issues.
Support supplier rationalization and sourcing initiatives to improve service levels and reduce total cost.
Monitor MRO inventory levels and replenishment requirements.
Work with stakeholders to establish and maintain stocking strategies, reorder points, and inventory parameters.
Assist with cycle-count reviews, inventory accuracy initiatives, and inventory reduction programs.
Coordinate cost-effective disposition of excess, obsolete, and surplus inventory.
Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Facilities, Safety, and Operations to understand material requirements and priorities.
Support capital projects by sourcing equipment, services, and indirect materials.
Coordinate procurement activities and supplier support for new equipment installations and facility improvement projects.
Assist with emergency sourcing to minimize operational downtime.
Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities through negotiations, alternate sourcing, process improvements, and inventory optimization.
Monitor market conditions, pricing trends, and supply risks affecting MRO categories.
Recommend actions to mitigate supply disruptions and manage cost increases.
Support continuous improvement in procurement processes, supplier performance, and inventory management.
Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, and purchasing information in ERP and procurement systems.
Analyze purchasing data and develop reports on spend, supplier performance, inventory levels, and cost savings.
Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and approval processes.
Maintain documentation and records in accordance with company and audit requirements.