MRO Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

ABM; Wilton (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM, a global facilities and maintenance solutions company, is seeking an MRO Coordinator to optimize parts management, inventory control, and supplier relationships at our Wilton, CT site. You will coordinate purchasing, ensure accurate stocking, and support plant operations with timely procurement and issue resolution.

This role requires experience in CMMS, inventory systems, and a regulated manufacturing environment, with a focus on cost-effective, reliable supply chains and continuous

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with CMMS systems (Planon preferred).
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing in a regulated environment (FDA, NRC, etc.).
• 3-5 years experience preferred.
• Experience with inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the site MRO purchasing process from request through final receipt and reconciliation.
• Solicit and evaluate supplier quotations considering cost, lead time, quality, service, and total value.
• Generate purchase requisitions and convert approved requisitions into purchase orders in accordance with site and corporate requirements.
• Source replacement parts, consumables, repair services, and other maintenance related goods and services.
• Expedite critical and past-due orders and proactively communicate supply risks and revised ETAs.
• Identify alternate suppliers and equivalent parts when availability or lead time threatens plant operations.
• Partner with Procurement to leverage preferred suppliers, negotiated agreements, and corporate purchasing strategies.
• Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, lead-time, and purchasing information within applicable systems.
• Identify and execute opportunities for cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and improved purchasing efficiency.
• Develop effective working relationships with MRO suppliers and service providers.
• Monitor supplier performance related to delivery, quality, responsiveness, pricing, and service.
• Escalate recurring supplier performance issues and support corrective actions.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for supplier quotations and purchasing decisions.
• Coordinate vendor visits and technical discussions with Maintenance and Engineering when needed.
• Support negotiation of pricing, freight, lead times, stocking agreements, consignment opportunities, and other commercial terms within role authority.
• Stockroom Management & Inventory Control
• Own the day-to-day operation and organization of the MRO storeroom.
• Maintain accurate inventory quantities, locations, descriptions, part numbers, and equipment associations within the CMMS.
• Ensure 100% inventory accuracy through disciplined cycle counting, reconciliation, and root-cause correction of discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Vendor coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Planon CMMS

Job description

ABM, a global facilities and maintenance solutions company, is seeking an MRO Coordinator to optimize parts management, inventory control, and supplier relationships at our Wilton, CT site. You will coordinate purchasing, ensure accurate stocking, and support plant operations with timely procurement and issue resolution.

This role requires experience in CMMS, inventory systems, and a regulated manufacturing environment, with a focus on cost-effective, reliable supply chains and continuous