MRO Buyer at TOLEDO TOOL AND DIE CO – Toledo, Ohio

Come Join the Toledo Tool & Die Team!

Located close to the Michigan/Ohio border, Toledo Tool and Die has diligently served the people of both of those great states since 1940. It was a company founded on one simple principle: to do the finest work possible for our clients and to deliver on every promise we make. Today Toledo Tool & Die has four facilities in the Toledo area and one in Pioneer, Ohio.

Toledo Tool & Die is adding a MRO Buyer to our team to support our continued growth.

WHAT TOLEDO TOOL & DIE CAN OFFER YOU:

Weekly pay

10 paid holidays

Paid Time Off

401k

Full benefits (medical, dental, vision)

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT FOR THIS POSITION:

Strong work ethic

Positive attitude

Consistent attendance

Willingness to learn

Safety minded

POSITION SUMMARY:

The MRO Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing inventory for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) materials to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations. This role ensures timely availability of supplies, cost control, supplier performance, and compliance with company policies and quality standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Procurement & Inventory Management

• Purchase MRO materials including tooling, spare parts, maintenance supplies, safety equipment, and indirect materials.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support production and maintenance requirements while minimizing excess and obsolescence.
• Create and manage purchase orders in the ERP system; track order status and resolve delivery issues.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, and Tool Room teams to understand material requirements.

Supplier Management

• Identify, evaluate, and manage MRO suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, contracts, and service agreements with vendors.
• Monitor supplier performance and address quality, delivery, or service concerns.
• Support supplier rationalization and cost-reduction initiatives.

Cost Control & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze MRO spending and identify opportunities for cost savings and standardization.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives such as vending machines, crib management, and consignment programs.
• Participate in continuous improvement and lean initiatives related to purchasing and materials management.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, safety standards, and quality system requirements (ISO/IATF as applicable).
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, pricing agreements, and supplier documentation.
• Support audits and provide required purchasing and supplier records.

Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate with Maintenance and Engineering on planned shutdowns, capital projects, and emergency repairs.
• Expedite critical orders to prevent downtime.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support plant operations.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of purchasing or buying experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience purchasing MRO or indirect materials preferred
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automotive or metal stamping manufacturing
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 environments
• Knowledge of inventory management and lean manufacturing concepts

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and follow-through
• Cost-conscious decision-making
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Collaborative, service-oriented mindset