Strategic MRO Buyer for Manufacturing Operations

Penn Color; Hatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with strong company match

PTO

Job summary

Penn Color in Hatfield, PA, onsite, is seeking a proactive Maintenance Buyer to manage MRO purchasing across our U.S. manufacturing facilities.

You will collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, EHS, Receiving, Accounts Payable, and Procurement to ensure critical parts and services are available when needed to keep operations safe and efficient. The role focuses on supplier sourcing, competitive quotations, contract support, and ERP-based order tracking, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• 5-8 years of purchasing, procurement, or buyer experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience purchasing maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) materials, equipment, parts, or indirect goods and services.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Experience managing purchase orders, supplier quotations, and vendor communications.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency using ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Oracle ERP experience (preferred).
• Experience supporting manufacturing maintenance or engineering departments.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment, mechanical and electrical components, contractor services, or manufacturing operations.
• Continuous improvement or Lean manufacturing experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Purchase MRO materials, spare parts, equipment, tools, safety supplies, facility supplies, and indirect materials supporting plant operations.
• Source new suppliers and obtain competitive quotations for maintenance, repair, contractor, and operational service needs.
• Evaluate supplier pricing, quality, lead times, delivery schedules, and overall value when making purchasing decisions.
• Issue purchase orders through Oracle ERP and monitor orders through delivery.
• Coordinate with suppliers to expedite critical orders, resolve shortages, and communicate delivery updates to internal customers.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, freight, lead times, and service expectations with suppliers.
• Support supplier contracts, Master Service Agreements, blanket purchase orders, and preferred supplier programs.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and EHS to ensure purchased goods and services meet operational and safety requirements.
• Assist with vendor onboarding, including insurance certificates, tax documentation, contractor compliance requirements, and supplier setup.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing issues, receiving variances, and supplier concerns in partnership with Accounts Payable and Receiving.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, and spend data within Oracle.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, cost savings, inventory optimization, and improved purchasing processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen procurement processes and increase visibility into maintenance spend.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders while ensuring compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Business / Operations / Engineering

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Penn Color in Hatfield, PA, onsite, is seeking a proactive Maintenance Buyer to manage MRO purchasing across our U.S. manufacturing facilities.

You will collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, EHS, Receiving, Accounts Payable, and Procurement to ensure critical parts and services are available when needed to keep operations safe and efficient. The role focuses on supplier sourcing, competitive quotations, contract support, and ERP-based order tracking, with a strong emphasis on