Buyer - Manufacturing and Supply Chain Purchasing

Global Food Manufacturer looking for an MRO Buyer to expand their team Must have MRO Purchasing experience
We are a leading manufacturer recognized for our high-quality products and dependable service across multiple industries. Our foremost commitment is to help you produce meat and poultry products that offer the ideal color, flavor and appearance. Over the past three decades, our hands-on experience, patented innovations, and dedicated sales and technical team ensured that our nettings and casings provide unmatched results in the complex meat processing environment.
Bonus
Medical, Dental, Vision
Generous PTO, vacation, sick, and holidays
Life Insurance coverage

We are seeking a Senior MRO Procurement Specialist with 5+ years of experience in MRO purchasing within a manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring operational uptime through effective procurement of maintenance, repair, and operations supplies, R&D parts, and related services. The ideal candidate excels in vendor management, negotiation, inventory oversight, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
MRO Purchasing & Inventory Control
Manage procurement of MRO supplies, maintenance parts, R&D parts, equipment, and services.
Maintain and review MRO inventory parameters including min/max levels, reorder points, lead times, and demand forecasts.
Review SharePoint requisitions and process miscellaneous purchasing needs.
Lead cost negotiations to achieve price, quality, and service targets.
Conduct regular supplier performance evaluations and coordinate corrective actions.
Partner closely with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and R&D teams.
Provide backup support for raw materials and general supplies purchasing.
Identify and implement efficiency improvements in MRO procurement processes.
Drive cost savings initiatives while maintaining supply reliability and quality.
5+ years of MRO procurement or MRO/maintenance parts purchasing experience
Experience supporting Maintenance and R&D parts procurement
High attention to detail and accuracy in purchasing processes
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel required)
Experience with MAS 200 / Sage or comparable ERP purchasing system preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
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