MRO Buyer

Connect Search, LLC; Town of Thorp (WI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

3 weeks PTO

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Job summary

Connect Search is partnering with a well-established manufacturing operation in the Pleasant Prairie, WI area to identify an MRO Buyer to join its purchasing team. The role combines purchasing, inventory management, supplier coordination, and cross-functional collaboration to source MRO supplies, machine parts, and materials for daily production.

Offering a $30–$35 hourly rate with overtime, the position can reach $80,000–$100,000 annually, plus a 3–5% annual bonus, with strong growth and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience purchasing MRO supplies and machine parts.
• ERP experience with IQMS is a plus.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchase maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies, equipment parts, and outside services to support manufacturing operations.
• Manage purchase orders, expedite late deliveries, and resolve supplier issues.
• Maintain appropriate inventory and safety stock levels to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Partner with engineering, maintenance, production, warehouse, and quality teams to support purchasing needs.
• Resolve receiving discrepancies, supplier documentation issues, and material-related concerns.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, material specifications, and spare parts inventory.
• Support bill of materials (BOM) updates and maintain accurate information within ERP systems.
• Assist with sourcing materials and obtaining supplier quotes for new projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Skills

MRO buying

Supplier coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

IQMS ERP

Job description

Connect Search is partnering with a well-established manufacturing company in the Pleasant Prairie, WI area to identify an MRO Buyer to join its purchasing team.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced purchasing professional looking to grow their career within an established and expanding organization. The role offers a strong mix of purchasing, inventory management, supplier coordination, and cross-functional collaboration, with responsibility for sourcing equipment parts, maintenance supplies, and other materials that support daily manufacturing operations.

The position offers a $30–$35 hourly rate, with the potential to earn $80,000–$100,000 annually with overtime, plus a 3–5% annual bonus. Beyond the competitive earning potential, this opportunity offers significant room for professional growth, increased responsibility, and long-term career advancement.

Pay: $30–$35/hour (up to $100K annually with optional overtime)

Bonus: 3–5% annually

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, 3 weeks PTO, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, etc.

Schedule: 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Overtime: 10+ hours available weekly (optional)

Remote: Primarily onsite with occasional work-from-home flexibility

Growth: Exceptional opportunity for career advancement, with multiple paths for growth in title, compensation, and responsibilities. Strong potential for accelerated advancement and increased earning potential as you develop within the organization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Purchase maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies, equipment parts, components, and outside services to support manufacturing operations.
• Manage purchase orders, expedite late deliveries, and resolve supplier issues.
• Maintain appropriate inventory and safety stock levels to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Partner with engineering, maintenance, production, warehouse, and quality teams to support purchasing needs.
• Resolve receiving discrepancies, supplier documentation issues, and material-related concerns.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, material specifications, and spare parts inventory.
• Support bill of materials (BOM) updates and maintain accurate information within ERP systems.
• Assist with sourcing materials and obtaining supplier quotes for new projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, or buyer experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience purchasing MRO supplies, machine parts, equipment components, or raw materials.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent procurement experience.
• Prior ERP system experience required; IQMS experience is a plus.
• Experience purchasing within a regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.