MRO Purchasing & Supply Chain Specialist

O'Neal Steel LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Neal is seeking a Purchasing professional to drive MRO procurement, supplier development, and cost optimization. The role focuses on building a reliable supply base, negotiating favorable terms, and coordinating with multiple plants to leverage purchasing power.

The position requires strong communication skills, experience in purchasing, and readiness to travel overnight as needed, with proficiency in Microsoft Office to support daily operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years purchasing experience.
• Conversational English required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Must have valid driver license.
• Overnight travel required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop supply base for MRO items.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery to reduce costs.
• Coordinate with other O’Neal plants to maximize purchasing power.
• Identify sources for outside purchased components and processes.
• Evaluate supply base performance on cost, quality, service.
• Define purchasing quantities and stock levels.
• Define transportation, packaging and logistics for the supply base.
• Provide error-free work to internal and external customers.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Negotiation

Communication

Interdepartmental cooperation

Self-motivation

Team building

Creativity

Financial planning

Education

Conversational English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

O’Neal is seeking a Purchasing professional to drive MRO procurement, supplier development, and cost optimization. The role focuses on building a reliable supply base, negotiating favorable terms, and coordinating with multiple plants to leverage purchasing power.

The position requires strong communication skills, experience in purchasing, and readiness to travel overnight as needed, with proficiency in Microsoft Office to support daily operations.