MRO Buyer (Procurement Specialist - Maintenance & Technical Services)

Zobility

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist with experience sourcing, negotiating, and managing service contracts that support plant or manufacturing operations. In this role, you will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, EHS, and Project teams to ensure reliable service delivery, cost savings, and strong supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

Source, evaluate, and manage external service providers for plant operations.
Lead contract negotiations to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
Manage Statements of Work (SOWs), service agreements, and supplier relationships.
Monitor vendor performance and ensure service quality standards are met.
Partner with internal stakeholders to support operational and maintenance requirements.
Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining safety, quality, and compliance standards.

Experience Needed

Candidates should have procurement experience in one or more of the following areas:

Maintenance contractors
Equipment repair and maintenance services
Calibration and testing services
Facility management and utility services
Reliability engineering or specialized technical services
Turnaround, shutdown, or outage support vendors

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of procurement experience, preferably focused on service contracts.
Strong experience in contract negotiation and supplier relationship management.
Experience managing SOWs, service agreements, and vendor performance metrics.
Ability to collaborate effectively with Operations, Maintenance, EHS, and Project teams.
Proven ability to improve supplier accountability, service quality, and cost efficiency.

Preferred Background

Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, chemical, refinery, energy, or plant operations environments.
Knowledge of maintenance and technical service procurement processes.

\nCompany Description

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.

Company Description

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.

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