MRO Buyer

Canadian Executive Search Group (USA) Inc / Division of Arrow Group of Companies; Windsor; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

RRSP matching

Extended health, dental, and vision

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Arrow Group of Companies in Windsor, Ontario is seeking an experienced MRO Buyer / Maintenance Planner to support a manufacturing operation. You will handle industrial purchasing, spare parts inventory, and maintenance coordination.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will schedule preventive maintenance, prepare work orders and weekly schedules, source suppliers, and manage stock levels to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of purchasing experience.
• Minimum 3 years of maintenance planning or coordination experience.
• Experience with MRO purchasing and industrial spare parts inventory.
• Technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic components.
• Familiarity with CMMS, ERP, and inventory management systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals, and parts specifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.
• Prepare maintenance work orders, job plans, and weekly schedules.
• Manage MRO purchasing, including spare parts, tools, lubricants, and maintenance supplies.
• Maintain critical spare parts inventory, reorder points, and stock levels.
• Source suppliers, obtain quotations, negotiate pricing, and monitor delivery timelines.
• Review equipment downtime and maintenance history to identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and maintenance records.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Production, Quality, and Warehouse teams.

Skills

Purchasing

Maintenance planning

MRO purchasing

Inventory management

Technical drawings interpretation

Tools

CMMS

ERP

Job description

WE'RE HIRING | MRO BUYER

Location: Windsor, Ontario

Salary: $60,000–$65,000 annually

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you experienced in industrial purchasing, MRO procurement, and maintenance planning?

We are currently looking for a technically minded MRO Buyer / Maintenance Planner to support a manufacturing operation in Windsor, Ontario.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role combines industrial purchasing, spare parts inventory management, and maintenance coordination. You will play an important role in ensuring critical maintenance materials are available, preventive maintenance activities are properly scheduled, and production downtime is minimized.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.


• Prepare maintenance work orders, job plans, and weekly schedules.


• Manage MRO purchasing, including spare parts, tools, lubricants, and maintenance supplies.


• Maintain critical spare parts inventory, reorder points, and stock levels.


• Source suppliers, obtain quotations, negotiate pricing, and monitor delivery timelines.


• Review equipment downtime and maintenance history to identify improvement opportunities.


• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and maintenance records.


• Collaborate with Maintenance, Production, Quality, and Warehouse teams.

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 3 years of purchasing experience.


• Minimum 3 years of maintenance planning or coordination experience.


• Experience with MRO purchasing and industrial spare parts inventory.


• Technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic components.


• Familiarity with CMMS, ERP, and inventory management systems.


• Ability to interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals, and parts specifications.


• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.


• Food manufacturing or packaging experience is an asset.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $60,000–$65,000 annual salary.


• Company pension and RRSP matching.


• Extended health, dental, and vision benefits.


• Life and disability insurance.


• Employee Assistance Program.


• Paid time off.