Buyer MRO

Location: Union City CA
Job Type: Full-Time Onsite

We are seeking an experienced MRO Buyer to manage the sourcing purchasing and supply of MRO materials consumables equipment and production components. This role is responsible for maintaining material availability optimizing inventory managing supplier relationships and supporting efficient manufacturing operations.

• Source and purchase MRO materials consumables equipment and production supplies.
• Review Bills of Materials (BOMs) and obtain competitive supplier quotations.
• Analyze material costs lead times and availability to meet production needs.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and operations teams to ensure uninterrupted material flow.
• Monitor inventory levels while reducing excess and obsolete stock.
• Procure materials for urgent and expedited orders.
• Negotiate pricing delivery schedules and supplier agreements.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance.
• Manage purchase orders quotations and procurement documentation.
• Reduce material shortages overdue purchase orders excess inventory and purchase price variance (PPV).
• Support cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate supplier pricing and part data within the ERP system.
• Prepare procurement reports and ensure compliance with procurement procedures.

• At least 5 years of purchasing procurement or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience sourcing MRO materials consumables and production components.
• Strong knowledge of MRP systems JIT replenishment Blanket Orders and Kanban.
• Experience working with Bills of Materials (BOMs) and inventory management.
• Proven supplier negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Operations Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in electronics industrial manufacturing technology or similar industries.
• Knowledge of ISO quality standards and quality management systems.
• Experience with supplier development and cost reduction initiatives.

• Experience with ERP and MRP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience using supplier portals and online sourcing tools.

• Competitive salary of $75000$85000.
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and supply chain optimization.
• Professional growth and career advancement opportunities.
• Primarily onsite role with the possibility of one remote workday per week for the selected candidate.