MRO Buyer

Employee Magnets; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic procurement firm based in Fort Worth is seeking an MRO Buyer to facilitate the procurement of materials and services essential for daily operations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and proven purchasing experience, preferably within high-volume manufacturing. The ideal candidate will manage supplier relationships, possess excellent negotiation and analytical skills, and demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Power BI. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a critical operational function.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing MRO supplies in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
• Strong background in managing suppliers overseas.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials, services, and supplies for company operations.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiations.
• Perform risk analysis and financial literacy tasks.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

MRO Buyer

Position Summary

The position of a MRO Buyer is essential to ensuring the seamless functioning of a company's operations by procuring the materials, services, and supplies needed for various functions, including production, maintenance, and administration. This role encompasses responsibilities such as purchasing goods and services, sourcing replacement parts and equipment, and acquiring resources to support production processes, facility maintenance, and human resource needs. Additionally, a Buyer plays a critical role in identifying and engaging with qualified suppliers to establish reliable partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Understanding the operation of the company for material procurement and order entry.
• Providing services and products for the daily operation of the company.
• Understanding of the materials and services procurement process.
• Understanding of the tools for the purchasing process, as well as the tracking of purchases (IMPC, PMCS, IM MALL, ARIBA, etc.).
• Purchase orders, based on the requirement and approval the order is released.
• Request quotations and find the best price for the required material and/or service.
• Register suppliers in the internal system and validate that they comply with company requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Effective analytical, negotiation and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Lead, or at least participate in, a continuous improvement activity.
• Financial literacy, risk analysis, relationship building and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Proven experience in purchasing MRO supplies in a maquiladora environment or a similar high-volume manufacturing setting.
• Strong background in managing suppliers overseas, with knowledge of global logistics and customs processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly:
• Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts, and data analysis tools).
• PowerPoint (for presentations).
• Outlook (for communication and scheduling).
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools, including Teams, SharePoint, and Planner.
• Knowledge of Power BI is a plus (visualizing procurement data and creating dashboards).

Competencies

• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

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