MRO procurement specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview:

Established in Taiwan in 1974, Hon Hai Technology Group, commonly known as Foxconn, is the world’s largest electronics manufacturer and leading provider of technological solutions with a network of over 233 campuses across 24 countries. In the US, Foxconn employs 8,000 across 56 different sites with manufacturing operations in Virginia, Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, Texas, and California. As of 2025, Foxconn ranks 28th among the Fortune Global 500 and reported revenue of approximately USD $259 billion.

The company’s diverse product offerings span four major segments: smart consumer electronics, cloud, and networking solutions, computing, and various other components. Foxconn makes 40% of the consumer electronics that we find in our everyday lives. In recent years, Hon Hai has adopted the 3+3 strategy, focusing on three emerging industries - electric vehicles, digital health solutions, and robotics - while leveraging three key technologies: next-generation communications, artificial intelligence (AI), and semiconductors. Together, these initiatives position the company as a leader in innovation for the 21st century.

Hon Hai Technology Group is deeply committed to championing environmental sustainability within its manufacturing processes. By integrating sustainability into its operations framework, the company strives to serve as a best-practice model for global enterprises, enhancing corporate responsibility while meeting the growing demand for environmentally conscious production methods.

Job Summary:

The MRO procurement specialist will serve as the primary procurement representative for all indirect purchasing activities supporting the Santa Clara site. The position is responsible for sourcing and managing suppliers for office supplies, MRO materials, facility maintenance, utilities, network infrastructure, coffee room and pantry supplies, washroom supplies, safety items, and other site operational requirements. The role is responsible for ensuring timely procurement, supplier performance, cost optimization, and uninterrupted support for daily site operations and NPI activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end MRO and indirect procurement activities, including office supplies, production tools, facility maintenance materials, utilities, network infrastructure, coffee room, washroom, safety supplies, and other site operational requirements.
• Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers, including RFQ/RFP preparation, quotation analysis, price negotiation, supplier selection, contract support, and supplier performance management.
• Create and manage purchase requisitions (PR), purchase orders (PO), and invoice reconciliation in ERP/SAP systems to ensure timely procurement and payment processing.
• Coordinate with Facility, IT, EHS, Security, GA, Finance, and business teams to support daily site operations, maintenance projects, and NPI activities.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimize MRO materials, ensuring adequate stock while minimizing excess inventory and supporting continuous site operations.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through supplier consolidation, competitive bidding, spend analysis, value engineering, and continuous process improvement.
• Ensure procurement compliance with company policies, audit requirements, contract terms, and corporate sourcing procedures while maintaining accurate procurement documentation.
• Perform other procurement and site operational support activities as assigned to support business continuity and organizational objectives.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of MRO procurement or indirect purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting factory operations, facility maintenance (MRO), or indirect procurement is required.
• Experience in an NPI Center, EMS or electronics manufacturing industry is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of supplier management, RFQ/RFP processes, purchase order management, cost negotiation, and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Chinese (Mandarin) is preferred.

EEOC Statement

Foxconn is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Foxconn prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetics, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal law. In addition to federal law requirements, Foxconn complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.