MRO Buyer
MRO Buyer
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19-05-2025
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MRO Buyer Fort Mill SC
Job Description
The MRO and CAPEX Buyer is responsible for managing the endtoend procurement of Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) materials and Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) for production equipment and facility upgrades. This role plays a critical part in optimizing supply chains managing vendor relationships and ensuring the costeffective acquisition of operational maintenance items and longterm capital assets across multiple manufacturing sites.
The MRO and CAPEX Buyer is responsible for managing the endtoend procurement of Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) materials and Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) for production equipment and facility upgrades. This role plays a critical part in optimizing supply chains managing vendor relationships and ensuring the costeffective acquisition of operational maintenance items and longterm capital assets across multiple manufacturing sites.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. MRO Procurement (Primary Focus)
- Source evaluate and manage suppliers for MRO materials including spare parts maintenance tools safety supplies lubricants and electrical components.
- Negotiate pricing contracts and delivery terms to secure reliable supply chains and achieve cost savings.
- Analyze historical usage data to forecast demand optimize inventory levels and prevent production downtime.
- Ensure compliance with safety (OSHA NFPA) environmental (EPA) and quality standards.
- Drive process improvements for purchase requisition (PR) to purchase order (PO) workflows.
2. CAPEX Procurement (Secondary Focus)
- Lead the procurement of capital assets including new production equipment facility upgrades and technology systems.
- Collaborate with engineering operations and finance teams to define requirements develop RFPs/RFQs and evaluate vendor proposals.
- Negotiate longterm contracts lease agreements or financing options for CAPEX projects ensuring alignment with budgetary goals and ROI targets.
- Manage vendor performance for CAPEX projects including installation timelines warranty terms and postpurchase support.
3. CrossFunctional Collaboration
- Work closely with maintenance engineering and finance teams to prioritize both urgent MRO needs and strategic CAPEX initiatives.
- Coordinate with logistics and legal teams to manage customs clearance installation logistics and contract compliance for imported equipment or materials.
- Provide regular updates to leadership on procurement progress cost variances and risk mitigation strategies.
4. Cost Optimization & Compliance
- Identify opportunities to consolidate suppliers and leverage volume discounts for both MRO and CAPEX categories.
- Ensure procurement activities align with company policies accounting standards and regulatory requirements (e.g. ITAR EAR for imported equipment).
- Prepare performance reports on cost savings ontime delivery rates and asset utilization for both operational and capital purchases.
Skills and Qualifications
- Expertise in operational procurement (MRO) and capital asset acquisition.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle) and procurement tools (e.g. Ariba Coupa).
- Strong financial acumen for evaluating CAPEX proposals ROI models and depreciation strategies.
- Exceptional negotiation skills and experience managing complex vendor relationships.
Traits
- Strategic mindset with a balance of shortterm maintenance needs and longterm investment goals.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills for resolving supply chain disruptions.
- Adaptability to changing priorities in a fastpaced manufacturing environment.
Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in supply chain management engineering business or a related field.
- 5 years of combined experience in MRO and CAPEX procurement preferably in manufacturing.
- Proven track record in managing highvalue CAPEX projects including vendor selection contract negotiation and project coordination.
Compensation and Benefits
- Paid Time Off (vacation sick and holiday)
- Annual bonus eligibility of up to 10% of salary
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
- Health Savings Account option
- Supplemental/Voluntary Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Recognition Programs
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Employment Type
Full-Time
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