MRO Buyer

Ultimate Staffing Services; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is seeking an MRO Buyer for a Fort Worth client. This 100% onsite role procures materials, services, and supplies for production and maintenance, manages orders, and builds supplier relationships to ensure smooth operations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a related field, experience purchasing MRO supplies in a maquiladora or high-volume setting, overseas supplier management, and strong Excel/Power BI skills for data-driven decisions and negotiation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field.
• Experience purchasing MRO supplies in maquiladora or high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong background managing overseas suppliers; knowledge of global logistics and customs.
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage material procurement and order entry to support daily operations.
• Source and purchase goods and services required for production and maintenance.
• Use procurement tools (IMPC, PMCS, ARIBA) to track purchases.
• Prepare and release purchase orders from approved requirements.
• Request quotations and negotiate the best pricing for materials and services.
• Register and validate suppliers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Communicate effectively with teams and suppliers, verbally and in writing.
• Apply analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills to optimize procurement.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics

Tools

ARIBA

IMPC

PMCS

IM MALL

Outlook

SharePoint

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Ultimate Staffing is seeking an MRO Buyer to join a client in Fort Worth. This is a full-time, direct hire position. The role is 100% onsite.The MRO Buyer plays a critical role in ensuring smooth and uninterrupted operations by sourcing and procuring materials, services, and supplies essential for production, maintenance, and administrative functions. This position involves managing purchasing activities, sourcing replacement parts and equipment, and building strong supplier relationships to support efficient production processes and facility maintenance.

Job Duties:

• Manage material procurement and order entry to support daily operations.
• Source and purchase goods and services required for production and maintenance.
• Utilize procurement tools and systems (IMPC, PMCS, IM MALL, ARIBA, etc.) for tracking and managing purchases.
• Prepare and release purchase orders based on approved requirements.
• Request quotations and negotiate the best pricing for materials and services.
• Register and validate suppliers to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Communicate effectively across teams and with suppliers, both verbally and in writing.
• Apply strong analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills to optimize procurement processes.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to company policies.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Demonstrate financial literacy, risk analysis, relationship management, and project management capabilities.

Qualifications:

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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.