MRO Buyer

MRO Buyer – Onsite Farmers Branch, TX, United States Come build something that matters. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®. The Job: This position supports the timely procurement of indirect materials and supplies required for the ongoing maintenance and operations of the facility. These items include spare parts, tools, safety equipment, cleaning supplies, office materials, and other consumables. The MRO Buyer is responsible for entering and managing purchase orders in Ariba and SAP, partnering with vendors and internal teams to track orders, resolve routine issues, and ensure timely availability of materials. This role works closely with MRO crib attendants and service providers (e.g., BlackHawk) to support inventory accuracy and avoid disruptions to daily operations. Essential Job Functions Create Purchase requisitions in Ariba based on requirements quoted by internal customers (Production, Engineering, Materials…) Follow up on requisitions approval process (Ariba) Follow up with suppliers on order status, shipping confirmations, and any delays or changes. Reconcile receipts & invoices for all open purchase orders on a timely manner Follow up on vendor communications related to Purchase order updates, Invoice reconciliation and payment schedules Follow up with receiving personnel to reconcile SAP receipts related to MRO purchase orders Maintain constant communication with MRO requestors to resolve receiving discrepancies for SAP & ARIBA Attend and support Black Hawk collaboration meetings Create weekly Purchase orders for consigned & non consigned parts Review MIN MAX & inventory levels for back hawk parts Actively Participate in Black Hawk VAST (Cost reduction initiatives) Review and validate Excess & Obsolete inventory with Black Hawk Resolve AP issues in a timely manner as needed for supplier payment to meet SBD standards. Timely manage all supplier returns and company credits related to supplier quality issues for AP. Attending daily production meetings and utilizing tools, such as reporting of inventory status and using key components tracker to increase efficiency in the department Any other duties as assigned. Create and maintain blanket purchase orders in Ariba and SAP for indirect materials and services. Communicate daily with crib attendants and maintenance teams to ensure operational needs are met. Submit and follow through on requests to resolve invoice issues and payment holds with Accounts Payable. Maintain accurate procurement records and supplier documentation in SAP. Provide updates during team meetings regarding open POs, delivery timelines, and shortages. Escalate purchasing or supplier-related issues as needed to management. Perform other duties as assigned. The Person: You always strive to do a good job…but wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality – at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have: Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred. 1–2 years of purchasing or supply chain support experience, ideally in a manufacturing or maintenance environment. Working knowledge of SAP and Ariba or similar procurement systems preferred. Familiarity with basic purchasing procedures and inventory control concepts. Detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-up skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook). Effective written and verbal communication skills. Preferred understanding of and experience in Lean Manufacturing Manufacturing background with knowledge of and experience in scheduling, bills -of- material, routing, procurement and manufacturing requirements/resource planning Good communication that is able to relay information, priorities or directions to supervisors and operators Ability to manage multiple tasks with general supervision. Importance of MRO Buyers: Operational Efficiency: . MRO buyers help maintain uptime and prevent costly downtime by ensuring that the right materials are available when needed. Cost Savings: . Their procurement expertise can lead to significant cost reductions in MRO spending. Supply Chain Continuity: MRO buyers help maintain a reliable supply chain for essential materials, minimizing disruptions to production and operations. Overall Productivity: . By streamlining the procurement process and ensuring the availability of necessary resources, MRO buyers contribute to the overall productivity of the organization. The Details: You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan: Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement. Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs. Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement. Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs. Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being. And More: We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to: Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths. Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our Lean Academy, Coursera® and online university. Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for diversity, equity and inclusion. Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices. What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us! This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc). The Salary range for this position is $62,200.00 - $100,200.00. This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker. The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases. Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being. Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs. We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too. Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights. Who We Are We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company. What You’ll Also Get Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths. Benefits & Perks You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners. Learning & Development: Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities). Diverse & Inclusive Culture: We pride ourselves on an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too. Purpose-Driven Company: You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices. EEO Statement All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic. 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