MRO Buyer

Imagine Staffing Technology, An Imagine Company; Fort Mill (SC); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Fort Mill is seeking an MRO Buyer to manage procurement for maintenance, repair, and operations. This role involves vendor management, cost-effective purchasing, and cross-functional collaboration to support operational needs. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field and extensive experience in procurement. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including paid vacation and performance bonuses.

Benefits

3 weeks of paid vacation

Comprehensive benefits package

Up to 10% annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years of combined experience in MRO and CAPEX procurement.
• Proven experience managing CAPEX projects over $500K.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle for MRO materials and CAPEX.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery terms.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Ariba

Coupa

Job description

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Job Title: MRO Buyer (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations)

Location: Hybrid – Fort Mill, SC (Onsite 3 days/week)

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt

Compensation:

$66,000 – $89,000 annually

Eligible for up to 10% annual performance bonus

Includes 3 weeks of paid vacation and a comprehensive benefits package

Position Summary:

The MRO Buyer is responsible for managing the full procurement lifecycle for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) materials and Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) related to production equipment and facility enhancements. This role supports the supply chain function by streamlining purchase requisition (PR) to purchase order (PO) processes, maintaining spare parts inventory, and ensuring the cost-effective acquisition of operational and capital goods.

Key Responsibilities:

MRO Procurement:

• Source, evaluate, and manage vendors for spare parts, tools, safety supplies, and related materials.
• Analyze historical usage data to forecast demand and prevent production delays.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery terms to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
• Maintain compliance with safety and quality standards (e.g., OSHA, EPA).

CAPEX Procurement:

• Lead procurement for capital equipment and facility upgrades.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance on defining project scope and budgeting.
• Coordinate vendor selection, RFP/RFQ processes, and contract negotiation.
• Track vendor performance, delivery schedules, and warranty terms for large-scale purchases.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with maintenance, engineering, and finance departments to support both urgent operational needs and long-term strategic goals.
• Manage logistics, customs clearance, and post-installation vendor coordination.

Process Optimization:

• Standardize and streamline the PR to PO process.
• Consolidate suppliers where feasible to maximize volume discounts and operational efficiency.
• Track and report procurement KPIs such as cost savings, lead times, and compliance metrics.

Key Objectives:

• Maintain optimal spare parts inventory to minimize downtime.
• Improve PR to PO cycle time and process consistency.
• Support CAPEX projects through structured sourcing and contract management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of combined experience in MRO and CAPEX procurement, preferably within automotive, electronics, or manufacturing industries.
• Proven experience managing CAPEX projects over $500K.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and procurement tools (e.g., Ariba, Coupa).
• Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory and compliance standards (e.g., OSHA, ITAR).

Preferred Traits:

• Strategic thinker with a proactive, detail-oriented approach.
• Skilled relationship builder across departments and external vendors.
• Adaptable and capable of navigating a fast-paced, growing manufacturing environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain and Purchasing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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