Senior MRO Procurement Specialist (Manufacturing)

Global Food Manufacturer looking for an MRO Buyer to expand their team! Must have MRO Purchasing experience! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jennifer Smith Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 per year A bit about us: We are a leading manufacturer recognized for our high-quality products and dependable service across multiple industries. Our culture is fast-paced, supportive, and focused on operational excellence. Our foremost commitment is to help you produce meat and poultry products that offer the ideal color, flavor and appearance. Over the past three decades, our hands-on experience, patented innovations, and dedicated sales and technical team ensured that our nettings and casings provide unmatched results in the complex meat processing environment. Why join us? What we Offer: Competitive base salary and overall compensation package Bonus Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Generous PTO, vacation, sick, and holidays Life Insurance coverage Job Details We are seeking a Senior MRO Procurement Specialist with 5+ years of experience in MRO purchasing within a manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring operational uptime through effective procurement of maintenance, repair, and operations supplies, R&D parts, and related services. The ideal candidate excels in vendor management, negotiation, inventory oversight, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities MRO Purchasing & Inventory Control Manage procurement of MRO supplies, maintenance parts, R&D parts, equipment, and services. Create and process purchase orders in the ERP system with full accuracy. Maintain and review MRO inventory parameters including min/max levels, reorder points, lead times, and demand forecasts. Review SharePoint requisitions and process miscellaneous purchasing needs. Reconcile PO/invoice discrepancies and manage product returns and vendor credits. Vendor Management & Negotiation Build and maintain effective supplier relationships. Lead cost negotiations to achieve price, quality, and service targets. Conduct regular supplier performance evaluations and coordinate corrective actions. Cross-Functional Support Partner closely with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and R&D teams. Deliver fast and responsive support in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Provide backup support for raw materials and general supplies purchasing. Continuous Improvement Identify and implement efficiency improvements in MRO procurement processes. Drive cost savings initiatives while maintaining supply reliability and quality. Qualifications Required: 5+ years of MRO procurement or MRO/maintenance parts purchasing experience Strong negotiation skills and vendor management experience Experience supporting Maintenance and R&D parts procurement High attention to detail and accuracy in purchasing processes Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel required) Experience with MAS 200 / Sage or comparable ERP purchasing system preferred Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field Experience in continuous improvement or cost reduction initiatives Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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