Hybrid Facilities Buyer & Planner (MRO & Contracts)

Pace Suburban Bus; Arlington Heights (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace Suburban Bus is seeking a Facilities Buyer/Planner in Illinois to procure non-inventory MRO parts, supplies and services for Pace divisions. The role involves bid development with compliant scopes, supporting all procurement lifecycle stages, and managing blanket agreements across multiple facilities.

Qualifications include an associate degree or equivalent, 3+ years in purchasing, a valid driver’s license, and proficiency with Oracle ERP and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Three years of purchasing/materials experience required.
• Government procurement experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required; strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Procures non-inventory MRO parts, supplies and services for Pace divisions.
• Develops bids with scopes of work and ensures compliance with FTA and Pace policies.
• Supports Buyer/Planners through all procurement lifecycle stages.
• Manages blanket agreements, blanket releases and standard purchase orders.
• Uses Oracle ERP systems and reconciles purchasing transactions.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pace Suburban Bus is seeking a Facilities Buyer/Planner in Illinois to procure non-inventory MRO parts, supplies and services for Pace divisions. The role involves bid development with compliant scopes, supporting all procurement lifecycle stages, and managing blanket agreements across multiple facilities.

Qualifications include an associate degree or equivalent, 3+ years in purchasing, a valid driver’s license, and proficiency with Oracle ERP and MS Office.