Procurement Specialist (MRO/Construction)

MRO Procurement Specialist

The MRO Procurement Specialist at Foxconn Industrial Internet (FII) will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing all maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies, tools, spare parts, and consumables required to support our high-volume manufacturing and facility operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring production uptime and efficiency while optimizing costs and maintaining compliance with FII's global procurement standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with qualified MRO suppliers who can meet FII's quality, delivery, and cost requirements
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to secure competitive agreements while adhering to company policies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with facility, engineering, operations, and finance to anticipate demand and align procurement strategy.
• Develop data-driven reports using excel to support strategic decision-making by leadership
• Maintain historical cost database to support accurate budgeting and benchmarking
• Facilitate preparation and administration of RFx activities by gathering scope, requirements, and cost data from project teams
• Coordinate supplier performance reviews, resolve delivery or quality issues, and maintain accurate supplier records.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal controls, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Generate regular reports on MRO spend, supplier performance, savings, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support FII's continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for cost reduction, process streamlining, and supplier consolidation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 2+ years of procurement experience, preferably in MRO, construction engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills.
• Experience working with SAP systems in a high-volume manufacturing context.
• Experience coordinating and supporting RFx processes, including drafting documentation, managing stakeholder input, and tracking vendor submissions.
• Solid knowledge of MRO categories, supply market trends, and industrial maintenance requirements.
• Demonstrate a proactive, problem-solving mindset in a fast-paced, cross-cultural team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and global teams.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational abilities, and capability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with lean manufacturing, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Professional certifications such as CPM, CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of relevant safety, environmental, and compliance regulations affecting MRO items.

Work location: Santa Clara, CA (onsite) Salary range: 70,000 - 90,000

PCE Paragon Solutions USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Fii-Foxconn, is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. PCE Paragon Solutions USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Fii-Foxconn, participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.