Facilities MRO Buyer & Strategic Sourcing Lead

PACCAR; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi, seeks a procurement professional to manage MRO parts, supplier relationships, and inventory for plant operations. You will drive cost reductions, oversee materials planning, and ensure timely procurement in line with purchasing policies.

The role requires 3+ years in purchasing or related fields, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to analyze ROI and supplier performance while supporting budgeting and compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in related field.
• Minimum 3 years purchasing, engineering, operations, or related experience.
• Experience with Production or MRO purchasing, manufacturing, or SCM.
• Proven negotiation and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, ROI analysis capability.

Responsibilities

• Manage facilities MRO spare parts and supplier relationships for cost, quality, delivery and service.
• Plan inventory levels of Fuel, Oil and Gas for plant operations.
• Procure MRO parts, consumables, tools and services per company policies.
• Develop cost reduction strategies via supplier negotiations and standardization.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Reliability teams on stocking levels.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and optimize min/max levels.
• Analyze usage trends and recommend stocking strategies for maintenance programs.
• Coordinate procurement for facility projects and capital improvements.
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues through corrective actions.
• Process requisitions and purchase orders timely and accurately.
• Coordinate with AP and receiving to resolve discrepancies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and spend analysis for MRO and maintenance expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Team player

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi, seeks a procurement professional to manage MRO parts, supplier relationships, and inventory for plant operations. You will drive cost reductions, oversee materials planning, and ensure timely procurement in line with purchasing policies.

The role requires 3+ years in purchasing or related fields, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to analyze ROI and supplier performance while supporting budgeting and compliance initiatives.