MRO Buyer

Blue Streak Consultants; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

Blue Streak Consultants is seeking a seasoned MRO Buyer to source tools, abrasives, pipes, chemicals, valves and fittings, fasteners, cutting tools, electrical products and PPE. The role is salaried with bonus potential in an office setting in Beachwood, OH.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of MRO sourcing experience and cutting tool expertise, strong negotiation skills, and a proven ability to work independently while maintaining accuracy and communication with suppliers.

Qualifications

• MRO Buyer/Sourcing: 5 years (Required)
• Cutting Tool Experience (Required)

Responsibilities

• Source MRO products at best cost and quality.
• Negotiate new supply programs with vendors.
• Assist customers with product sourcing and procurement.
• Research suppliers and communicate findings.
• Maintain organized, detail-oriented approach.
• Communicate with suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

Sourcing

Communication skills

Negotiation

Independent work

Problem solving

Vendor relationships

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Work directly with the onsite Integrated Supply Program Managers and Associates in all matters of MRO Product sourcing and technical support. This is a salaried position plus bonus potential in an office setting.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Previous sourcing experience in all MRO type products including tools, abrasives, pipes, chemicals, valves & fittings, fasteners, cutting tools, electrical products, PPE.
• Knows how and where to find the best sources at the lowest possible cost.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced experience in MS Excel.
• Meet vendors in person or by phone to negotiate new supply programs.
• Strong experience in negotiation.
• Assist customers in researching product needs, sourcing and procurement to fulfill their requirements.
• Multi-task capabilities, strong ability to work independently and with minimal direction.
• Well organized, detail oriented and enjoys being a problem solver.
• Comfortable with communicating with new and existing suppliers.

Experience:

• MRO Buyer/Sourcing: 5 years (Required)
• Cutting Tool Experience (Required)