MRO Buyer in United States at Jobgether
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Job Description
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a MRO Buyer in United States.
This role plays a key part in ensuring smooth facility operations by managing the procurement of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies, capital goods, and services. You will support multiple business units by identifying vendors, negotiating pricing, and executing purchase orders through ERP systems such as SAP. The position requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure timely delivery, cost efficiency, and compliance with procurement standards. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate purchasing documentation, resolving order issues, and monitoring supplier performance. Operating in a structured yet fast-paced environment, you will contribute directly to operational continuity and cost optimization. This role combines analytical thinking, vendor management, and hands-on execution within a highly collaborative procurement function.
- Manage the procurement of MRO supplies, capital goods, and services, ensuring alignment with operational needs across multiple business units.
- Identify, evaluate, and qualify vendors, including gathering pricing, availability, and delivery information to support purchasing decisions.
- Create, process, and manage purchasing documents such as purchase orders, scheduling agreements, and delivery schedules using SAP and other ERP systems.
- Execute order placement, monitor fulfillment, and handle order expediting and returns when necessary.
- Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure effective communication and service delivery.
- Monitor supplier performance and support corrective actions to improve quality, delivery, and cost efficiency.
- Resolve pricing discrepancies and support cost-saving initiatives across procurement activities.
- Provide support for procurement reporting, data analysis, and system-based insights using SAP functionality.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure continuity of operations, including cross-training support across groups.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, safety standards, and organizational guidelines.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with at least 5 years in a buyer or procurement role.
- Strong experience using SAP or similar ERP systems for procurement and order management.
- Solid understanding of procurement processes, including sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for reporting and analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented and mathematically inclined mindset.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and manage competing deadlines effectively.
- Strong communication and customer service skills for working with internal teams and external vendors.
- Experience in cost analysis, vendor negotiation, and purchase optimization.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to team goals in a collaborative environment.
- Willingness to travel approximately 15–20% as required.
- Competitive salary ranging from $60,000 to $63,000 depending on experience
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Life insurance protection
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Opportunity to work in a structured, global procurement environment
- Exposure to cross-functional operations across multiple business units
- Training and collaboration opportunities within a large enterprise organization