MRO Buyer

MRO Buyer

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Position Summary

The position of a MRO Buyer is essential to ensuring the seamless functioning of a company's operations by procuring the materials, services, and supplies needed for various functions, including production, maintenance, and administration. This role encompasses responsibilities such as purchasing goods and services, sourcing replacement parts and equipment, and acquiring resources to support production processes, facility maintenance, and human resource needs. Additionally, a Buyer plays a critical role in identifying and engaging with qualified suppliers to establish reliable partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Understanding the operation of the company for material procurement and order entry.
• Providing services and products for the daily operation of the company.
• Understanding of the materials and services procurement process.
• Understanding of the tools for the purchasing process, as well as the tracking of purchases (IMPC, PMCS, IM MALL, ARIBA, etc.).
• Purchase orders, based on the requirement and approval the order is released.
• Request quotations and find the best price for the required material and/or service.
• Register suppliers in the internal system and validate that they comply with company requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Effective analytical, negotiation and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Lead, or at least participate in, a continuous improvement activity.
• Financial literacy, risk analysis, relationship building and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Proven experience in purchasing MRO supplies in a maquiladora environment or a similar high-volume manufacturing setting.
• Strong background in managing suppliers overseas, with knowledge of global logistics and customs processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly:
• Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts, and data analysis tools).
• PowerPoint (for presentations).
• Outlook (for communication and scheduling).
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools, including Teams, SharePoint, and Planner.
• Knowledge of Power BI is a plus (visualizing procurement data and creating dashboards).

Competencies

• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.