Senior MRO Buyer & Inventory Strategist

Chemelex; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemelex is seeking an experienced MRO Buyer to manage procurement of maintenance, repair, and operating materials, ensuring supply for safe, efficient plant operations. The role collaborates with maintenance, operations, warehouse, engineering, and finance to optimize inventory and costs.

Based in the McAllen, TX area with potential travel to Reynosa, MX, and Houston, TX; currently remote with a possible future local office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; equivalent combination accepted.
• 8+ years purchasing and procurement of MRO materials.
• ERP systems experience; SAP preferred.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills.
• Knowledge of inventory management and manufacturing operations.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

• MRO Procurement: purchase parts, consumables, tools, services; create and monitor POs; ensure material availability; expedite orders.
• Supplier Management: qualify and manage suppliers; negotiate pricing, terms; build relationships; monitor performance; source alternate suppliers.
• Inventory Management: maintain inventory levels; coordinate with maintenance and warehouse; prevent stockouts; support cycle counts; maintain master data.
• Maintenance & Operations Support: assist maintenance with parts and services; ensure technical specs.
• Cost Management & Continuous Improvement: analyze spending; standardize parts and suppliers; drive cost savings; support working capital.
• Compliance & Documentation: ensure policy adherence; maintain records; support audits.
• Reporting & Performance Management: track KPIs; generate supplier and purchasing reports; provide action plans.

Skills

Excel & data analysis

Negotiation & supplier management

Organizational & time management

Analytical & problem solving

Communication skills

Multitasking

Customer-focused collaboration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Chemelex is seeking an experienced MRO Buyer to manage procurement of maintenance, repair, and operating materials, ensuring supply for safe, efficient plant operations. The role collaborates with maintenance, operations, warehouse, engineering, and finance to optimize inventory and costs.

Based in the McAllen, TX area with potential travel to Reynosa, MX, and Houston, TX; currently remote with a possible future local office.