Strategic MRO Buyer — Manufacturing Ops

Penn Color, Inc.; Hatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-owned culture

401K with strong match

PTO

Job summary

Penn Color, Inc. is seeking a proactive Maintenance Buyer to support MRO procurement across U.S. manufacturing sites.

You will partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, EHS, Receiving, AP, and Procurement to ensure critical parts and contractor services are available when needed to keep operations running safely and efficiently. This role is suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds strong supplier relationships, and supports plant operations through strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, operations, or related field, or equivalent purchasing experience.
• 5-8 years of purchasing experience in manufacturing.
• Experience buying MRO materials and indirect goods.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management.
• Experience managing POs and vendor communications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and urgent needs.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency using ERP systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Purchase MRO materials, spare parts, equipment, tools, safety supplies, and indirect materials supporting plant operations.
• Source new suppliers and obtain competitive quotations for maintenance and operations needs.
• Evaluate supplier pricing, lead times, delivery schedules, and overall value.
• Issue purchase orders through Oracle ERP and monitor orders through delivery.
• Coordinate with suppliers to expedite critical orders and communicate updates to internal customers.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, freight, lead times, and service expectations.
• Support supplier contracts, Master Service Agreements, blanket purchase orders, and preferred supplier programs.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and EHS to ensure purchased goods meet safety requirements.
• Assist with vendor onboarding, including insurance certificates, tax documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier concerns in partnership with Accounts Payable and Receiving.
• Maintain purchasing records and spend data within Oracle.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation and cost savings.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Penn Color, Inc. is seeking a proactive Maintenance Buyer to support MRO procurement across U.S. manufacturing sites.

You will partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, EHS, Receiving, AP, and Procurement to ensure critical parts and contractor services are available when needed to keep operations running safely and efficiently. This role is suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds strong supplier relationships, and supports plant operations through strategic