MRO Buyer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Wellness Reimbursements

Education Assistance

Professional Development

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Sika, based in Gastonia, North Carolina, is seeking an MRO Buyer to ensure the plant has the maintenance parts, supplies, and services needed for safe, reliable operations. You will work closely with Maintenance, Production, Warehouse, Finance, Procurement, and suppliers, leveraging SAP S/4HANA and CMMS tools.

Responsibilities include maintaining inventory accuracy, optimizing stocking levels, coordinating cycle counts, and converting requisitions to POs while following company procedures and

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial purchasing, MRO procurement, maintenance storeroom operations, inventory control, or a related manufacturing function.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA purchasing and inventory transactions.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and business systems, with the ability to use ERP, CMMS, inventory, and purchasing software.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate inventory and purchasing records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records for maintenance spare parts, consumables, and MRO supplies.
• Monitor usage, inventory levels, lead times, and part criticality; recommend reorder points, minimum and maximum quantities, and stocking strategies.
• Coordinate cycle counts and physical inventories, investigate discrepancies, and help maintain inventory accuracy.
• Convert approved requisitions into purchase orders, confirming specifications, quantities, pricing, delivery requirements, and account coding.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Prioritization

Inventory management

Education

College degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Fiix CMMS

ERP software

Job description

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

Job Description

Overview of the Role

The MRO Buyer ensures the plant has the maintenance parts, supplies, and services needed to support safe, reliable operations. This role combines spare-parts and storeroom coordination with MRO purchasing, supplier follow-up, and inventory control. The successful candidate will have hands‑on experience with SAP S/4HANA, including relevant purchasing and inventory transactions, and will work closely with Maintenance, Production, Warehouse, Finance, Procurement, and suppliers.

What We Are Looking For!

• Maintain accurate inventory records for maintenance spare parts, consumables, and MRO supplies.
• Monitor usage, inventory levels, lead times, and part criticality; recommend reorder points, minimum and maximum quantities, and stocking strategies.
• Coordinate cycle counts and physical inventories, investigate discrepancies, and help maintain inventory accuracy.
• Ensure parts are identified, labeled, stored, and preserved for safe and efficient retrieval.
• Review requests for new stock items, identify existing or interchangeable parts where appropriate, and support clear item descriptions and specifications.
• Track stockouts, emergency issues, slow‑moving items, and obsolete inventory; communicate risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate the issue of parts to authorized employees and ensure inventory transactions are recorded promptly and accurately.
• Source and purchase maintenance parts, tools, supplies, and services in accordance with company purchasing procedures and approval limits.
• Convert approved requisitions into purchase orders, confirming specifications, quantities, pricing, delivery requirements, and account coding.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations and recommend options based on total cost, quality, availability, and delivery.
• Coordinate with suppliers on order confirmations, lead times, backorders, substitutions, returns, warranties, and invoice or delivery discrepancies.
• Expedite critical orders and communicate order status and supply risks to Maintenance and Production.
• Support supplier onboarding, performance reviews, and sourcing initiatives with Procurement and other authorized teams.
• Maintain purchasing documentation and follow applicable approval, recordkeeping, and internal‑control requirements.
• Support planned maintenance and shutdown preparation by coordinating material availability and identifying long‑lead or critical items.
• Participate in reviews of equipment bills of materials, spare‑parts lists, and maintenance‑related inventory data.
• Use SAP S/4HANA and designated experience with CMMS - Fiix preferred, ERP, inventory, and purchasing systems to support purchasing and inventory accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to improve storeroom processes, purchasing workflows, inventory performance, and supplier service.
• Follow site safety, environmental, quality, security, and housekeeping requirements; promptly report hazards, incidents, and compliance concerns.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What You Will Bring!

• Experience in industrial purchasing, MRO procurement, maintenance storeroom operations, inventory control, or a related manufacturing function. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP S/4HANA purchasing and inventory transactions.
• College degree, technical coursework, or relevant training in supply chain, procurement, business, maintenance, or inventory management preferred.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and business systems, with the ability to use ERP, CMMS, inventory, and purchasing software.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate inventory and purchasing records.
• Effective communication, organization, and follow‑through skills.
• Ability to prioritize requests and manage multiple open orders and deadlines in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Information

401k with Generous Company Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off, Paid holidays

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Education Assistance

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well‑being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.