Buyer, Senior

The Buyer is responsible for prioritizing, planning, scheduling, executing and coordinating all phases of assigned work. The MRO Buyer is responsible for procuring all Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) materials, supplies and tools, required to support reliable plant operations. This role ensures continuity of production by maintaining optimal inventory levels, managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and driving cost saving initiatives. The MRO Buyer partners closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and Finance teams to deliver efficient purchasing processes, timely deliveries, and compliance with company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement & Purchasing

Source, evaluate, and purchase MRO materials, spare parts, consumables, and non-blueprint tools

Create and process purchase orders (POs) in alignment with approved requests and budget guidelines.

Maintain optimal stock levels to prevent shortages or downtime.

Expedite urgent orders and track open POs to ensure timely delivery.

Supplier Management

Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and competitive pricing.

Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and vendor agreements.

Conduct supplier performance reviews (on‑time delivery, quality, responsiveness).

Resolve issues related to product quality, discrepancies, or non‑performance.

Inventory & Data Management

Collaborate with storeroom/warehouse and engineering teams to optimize inventory levels and reduce obsolete stock.

Maintain accurate records for parts, pricing, and vendor information in ERP systems.

Ensure master data accuracy (part numbers, descriptions, categories).

Support cycle counts and inventory improvement initiatives

Cross‑Functional Support

Work closely with Maintenance and Engineering to understand technical requirements and specifications for equipment and components.

Support reliability and preventative maintenance programs by ensuring part availability.

Assist Finance with invoice resolution, cost tracking, and budget forecasting.

Cost Control & Continuous Improvement

Identify cost‑reduction opportunities through supplier consolidation, standardization, and competitive bidding.

Lead or support initiatives to improve purchasing efficiency and supply chain reliability.

The Buyer is empowered to act as an agent of the company and is given broad latitude to take action for the benefit of the organization. Due to the responsibilities of this position the incumbent must be a person of high integrity.

Salary Range:

$80,800 - $111,100

Internal Use Only: Salary

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