MRO Buyer

Our client, an established automotive supplier in the Spartanburg, SC area, is seeking an MRO Buyer to support the sourcing and procurement of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies, spare parts, equipment, indirect materials, and services.

This position will work closely with Maintenance, Production, Engineering, and other internal teams to ensure critical materials are available when needed while controlling costs and maintaining appropriate inventory levels.

The ideal candidate has.hands-on MRO purchasing experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment, with particular strength in supplier negotiation, vendor management, inventory planning, and ERP-driven purchasing.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and purchase MRO supplies, spare parts, tools, consumables, equipment, indirect materials, and maintenance services
• Process purchasing requisitions and create and manage purchase orders
• Review PO acknowledgements and track orders through delivery and receipt
• Expedite critical orders to prevent production downtime and operational interruptions
• Negotiate supplier pricing, payment terms, lead times, contracts, and other commercial conditions
• Analyze supplier quotes and identify opportunities for cost savings and alternative sourcing
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships and identify and qualify new vendors
• Monitor supplier performance related to delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost
• Partner with Maintenance, Production, and Engineering to understand upcoming MRO requirements and purchasing priorities
• Support inventory planning, including min/max levels, stock and non-stock items, and reduction of excess or obsolete inventory
• Support Kanban, vendor-managed inventory, or similar inventory optimization programs
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems for purchasing, planning, order management, and inventory tracking
• Resolve delivery, invoice, pricing, and payment discrepancies with suppliers and internal departments
• Provide quotes, sourcing options, and recommendations for internal MRO equipment and service requests
• Support continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives within the purchasing function
• Assist with purchasing-related administrative responsibilities as needed