Procurement Analyst - MRO

Company: SupplyFind

Location: United States – Remote

Experience: 2–4 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

About SupplyFind

SupplyFind is focused on simplifying industrial procurement by helping businesses source Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) products efficiently, competitively, and reliably. We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Procurement Analyst with hands-on experience in MRO sourcing, supplier management, product research, and pricing analysis.

The ideal candidate will understand the US industrial supply market and have experience working with MRO distributors such as Zoro, Grainger, Fastenal, MSC Industrial Supply, McMaster-Carr, or similar companies.

Role Overview

As a Procurement Analyst at SupplyFind, you will support sourcing and procurement activities for MRO products across multiple categories. You will research products, compare supplier pricing, identify cost-saving opportunities, maintain accurate product and supplier data, and help ensure competitive pricing and reliable product availability.

This is a remote position for candidates based in the United States who are comfortable working independently and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• MRO Product Sourcing: Research and source industrial, maintenance, repair, and operations products from distributors, manufacturers, and online suppliers.
• Supplier Research: Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers to improve pricing, product availability, and sourcing options.
• Pricing Analysis: Compare product prices across suppliers and distributors, evaluate quotations, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Product Research & Matching: Match equivalent products using manufacturer part numbers, SKUs, specifications, brands, dimensions, and technical attributes.
• Catalog Management: Maintain and update product catalogs, supplier information, pricing data, and product specifications in internal systems and spreadsheets.
• Cost Optimization: Identify alternative suppliers, equivalent products, and competitive purchasing options to improve procurement efficiency.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor supplier pricing, product availability, lead times, and market trends across the US MRO industry.
• Data Analysis: Use Excel or Google Sheets to analyze pricing, supplier performance, product data, and procurement trends.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with sourcing, operations, sales, and other internal teams to support procurement requirements and resolve product or pricing discrepancies.
• Process Improvement: Help streamline sourcing workflows, improve data accuracy, and develop repeatable procurement processes.

Required Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing, or procurement analysis, preferably within the MRO or industrial supply industry.
• Familiarity with US MRO distributors such as Grainger, Zoro, Fastenal, MSC Industrial Supply, McMaster-Carr, or similar companies.
• Strong understanding of industrial products, MRO categories, supplier catalogs, SKUs, manufacturer part numbers, and product specifications.
• Experience comparing supplier prices, analyzing quotations, and identifying competitive sourcing opportunities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, including lookup functions, filtering, sorting, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, research, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage large volumes of product and pricing data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and collaborate effectively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working for an MRO distributor, industrial supplier, e-commerce procurement platform, or B2B marketplace.
• Experience with product catalog enrichment, SKU matching, cross-referencing, and identifying equivalent or substitute products.
• Familiarity with supplier websites, digital catalogs, RFQs, purchase orders, and pricing agreements.
• Experience with procurement systems, ERP platforms, PIM tools, or product data management systems.
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, and data-cleaning techniques.
• Exposure to Power BI, SQL, or other data analysis tools is a plus.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate has practical experience navigating US industrial supply catalogs and sourcing MRO products from distributors such as Zoro or Grainger. They understand how to compare products beyond price alone, evaluate equivalent items, validate specifications, and identify the most competitive sourcing options.

We are particularly interested in candidates who combine  MRO product knowledge, procurement expertise, and strong analytical skills and who can work effectively in a fast-paced, remote environment.

What We Offer

• Remote work opportunity within the United States.
• Opportunity to work on real-world industrial sourcing and procurement challenges.
• Exposure to a broad range of MRO products, suppliers, and procurement processes.
• A collaborative environment with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and cost optimization.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume highlighting their experience in MRO procurement, industrial sourcing, supplier research, pricing analysis, and product catalog management.

• SupplyFind is an equal opportunity employer.