Strategic MRO Buyer & Planner for Manufacturing

Essex Solutions; Indiana; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex Solutions Inc. is seeking a Buyer/Planner to manage strategic sourcing, procurement, and inventory planning for MRO materials and packaging across North American facilities, including Fort Wayne and Simcoe.

You will partner with plant operations and corporate sourcing to ensure supply continuity and cost discipline. The role emphasizes collaboration with maintenance, production planning, and leadership to balance responsiveness with strategic execution for uninterrupted manufacturing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of procurement and planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in MRO procurement and packaging materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing for MRO and packaging categories.
• Conduct RFQs and negotiate pricing, terms, and service levels.
• Validate requisitions for compliance with MRO Purchasing Policy.
• Ensure PO accuracy and alignment with specifications and policies.
• Maintain proactive communication with Corporate Sourcing and Supply Chain.
• Escalate urgent procurement situations requiring expedited action.
• Develop project charters with goals, KPIs, and timelines.
• Source from the most competitive suppliers and optimize costs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Essex Solutions Inc. is seeking a Buyer/Planner to manage strategic sourcing, procurement, and inventory planning for MRO materials and packaging across North American facilities, including Fort Wayne and Simcoe.

You will partner with plant operations and corporate sourcing to ensure supply continuity and cost discipline. The role emphasizes collaboration with maintenance, production planning, and leadership to balance responsiveness with strategic execution for uninterrupted manufacturing