Strategic MRO Purchaser - Onsite Manufacturing

Ashley Furniture Industries; Advance (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount on home furnishings

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Centers

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries seeks a strategic MRO Purchasing Specialist to manage procurement of maintenance materials in a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution setting. You will oversee requisitions, supplier selection, pricing, and delivery while aligning with asset management policies.

Based at an on-site facility in Advance, NC (with roles in MS and WI locations). Expect collaboration across internal teams to optimize spend and strengthen supplier partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in supply chain, business, engineering or related field.
• Professional certifications CPSM, CPPO or APICS preferred.
• Continuing education in procurement and supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure MRO materials, parts, and services.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies for MRO categories.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Identify cost reduction and value improvement opportunities.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives and evaluate make vs. buy decisions.
• Evaluate, select, and qualify MRO suppliers; conduct supplier audits.

Skills

MRO purchasing

Industrial purchasing

ERP systems

Maintenance operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain/Business/Engineering) or equivalent

CPSM

CPPO

APICS

Continuing education in procurement

Job description

Ashley Furniture Industries seeks a strategic MRO Purchasing Specialist to manage procurement of maintenance materials in a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution setting. You will oversee requisitions, supplier selection, pricing, and delivery while aligning with asset management policies.

Based at an on-site facility in Advance, NC (with roles in MS and WI locations). Expect collaboration across internal teams to optimize spend and strengthen supplier partnerships.