Maintenance, Repair and Operations Buyer

Colts-Manufacturing-Company-LLC; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement-plan contributions

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Professional development support

Job summary

Colts-Manufacturing-Company-LLC is seeking an MRO Buyer to keep maintenance and operations teams supplied with parts, tools, and services. You will purchase machine parts, safety gear, cleaning supplies, and services, while collaborating with maintenance staff to understand urgent needs and recurring purchases.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, plus ERP and Excel experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience in purchasing, inventory management, or supply chain.
• Familiarity with MRO parts and supplies, including mechanical, electrical, and safety items.
• Experience using an ERP system and Microsoft Excel or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Purchase maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) materials, spare parts, tools, and services.
• Review purchase requests, obtain quotes, issue purchase orders, and follow up with suppliers through delivery.
• Work with maintenance and operations teams to understand urgent needs, planned work, and recurring purchases.
• Monitor inventory levels and reorder points to reduce stockouts and excess inventory.
• Compare suppliers on price, quality, availability, and delivery performance; negotiate terms when appropriate.
• Resolve shortages, late deliveries, invoice discrepancies, and product issues.
• Maintain accurate item, supplier, pricing, and purchasing records in the company’s ERP or purchasing system.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Problem solving

Negotiation

Supplier coordination

Prioritization

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We’re looking for an MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) Buyer to keep our maintenance and operations teams supplied with the parts, tools, and services needed to keep the business running. You’ll purchase everything from machine parts, safety gear, cleaning supplies, outside repair services, tools, or electrical components.Job DutiesPurchase maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) materials, spare parts, tools, and services.Review purchase requests, obtain quotes, issue purchase orders, and follow up with suppliers through delivery.Work with maintenance and operations teams to understand urgent needs, planned work, and recurring purchases.Monitor inventory levels and reorder points to reduce stockouts and excess inventory.Compare suppliers on price, quality, availability, and delivery performance; negotiate terms when appropriate.Resolve shortages, late deliveries, invoice discrepancies, and product issues.Maintain accurate item, supplier, pricing, and purchasing records in the company’s ERP or purchasing system.Identify opportunities to standardize parts, consolidate purchases, and improve purchasing processes.Minimum three years’ Experience in purchasing, inventory management, or supply chain work, ideally in manufacturing, facilities, or industrial setting.Familiarity with MRO parts and supplies, including mechanical, electrical, and safety items.Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.Confidence working with suppliers and handling competing priorities.Experience using an ERP system and Microsoft Excel or similar tools.Compensation and BenefitsThe anticipated salary range for this position is $61,000 to $82,000 based on experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity. The position may also be eligible for an annual incentive plan.Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement-plan contributions; paid time off; paid holidays; life and disability insurance; professional-development support; and other company-sponsored programs.