Maintenance MRO Buyer: Cut Downtime with Part Sourcing

AmeriTech Staffing, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

AmeriTech Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Specialist in Northwest Houston to support the Maintenance Department. The role focuses on purchasing MRO materials, replacement parts, tools, and services for manufacturing equipment, warehouse operations, and facility maintenance.

Responsibilities include confirming part numbers and quantities with technicians, issuing purchase orders, tracking orders, expediting items, and maintaining supplier relationships to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, MRO, inventory-control, or vendor-management for at least 5 years.
• Familiarity with industrial parts, supplies, and tools is a plus.
• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel and Outlook; ERP or inventory-system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Purchase MRO parts, maintenance supplies, tools, safety items, and repair services.
• Confirm part numbers, specifications, quantities, and delivery needs with technicians and supervisors.
• Request quotes, compare pricing and lead times, and issue purchase orders.
• Track open orders, backorders, and deliveries; expedite critical items to minimize downtime.
• Maintain relationships with industrial suppliers, service vendors, machine shops, electrical suppliers, and hydraulic/pneumatic vendors.
• Help maintain inventory levels for critical spare parts and frequently used maintenance materials.

Skills

Vendor-management

Inventory control

Procurement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Outlook

ERP system

Job description

AmeriTech Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Specialist in Northwest Houston to support the Maintenance Department. The role focuses on purchasing MRO materials, replacement parts, tools, and services for manufacturing equipment, warehouse operations, and facility maintenance.

Responsibilities include confirming part numbers and quantities with technicians, issuing purchase orders, tracking orders, expediting items, and maintaining supplier relationships to minimize downtime.