MRO Plant Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

OP Mobility; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility in Greer, SC seeks a senior purchasing professional to lead plant procurement. You will manage supplier relationships, drive cost reductions, and ensure on-time delivery while aligning with POAE policies.

The role requires 3 years in industrial purchasing, English fluency, and strong negotiation skills; you will coordinate with finance and logistics to optimize the order-to-pay process and implement contracts.

Qualifications

• Technical or business background with specialty in purchasing.
• 3 years of experience in a purchasing department in an industrial & international environment.
• Experience in industrial indirect purchasing (MRO, CAPEX, and services) is a plus.
• Knowledge of local, regional and global markets.
• Purchasing process knowledge: supplier base management, sourcing, and order-to-pay.

Responsibilities

• Defines purchasing strategies for commodities, identifying market opportunities and key drivers.
• Coordinates the MRO buyers network and manages RFQ processes.
• Leads supplier negotiations to achieve cost, quality and delivery goals.
• Manages the order-to-pay process and ensures contract compliance.
• Supports plant governance and contributes to savings targets.

Skills

Purchasing

English fluent

Project management

Leadership

Negotiation

Job description

OPmobility in Greer, SC seeks a senior purchasing professional to lead plant procurement. You will manage supplier relationships, drive cost reductions, and ensure on-time delivery while aligning with POAE policies.

The role requires 3 years in industrial purchasing, English fluency, and strong negotiation skills; you will coordinate with finance and logistics to optimize the order-to-pay process and implement contracts.