MRO Buyer

Position Summary

The position of a MRO Buyer is essential to ensuring the seamless functioning of a company’s operations by procuring the materials, services, and supplies needed for various functions, including production, maintenance, and administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Understanding the operation of the company for material procurement and order entry.
• Providing services and products for the daily operation of the company.
• Understanding of the materials and services procurement process.
• Understanding of the tools for the purchasing process, as well as the tracking of purchases (IMPC, PMCS, IM MALL, ARIBA, etc.).
• Purchase orders, based on the requirement and approval the order is released.
• Request quotations and find the best price for the required material and/or service.
• Register suppliers in the internal system and validate that they comply with company requirements.
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Effective analytical, negotiation and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Lead, or at least participate in, a continuous improvement activity.
• Financial literacy, risk analysis, relationship building and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in purchasing MRO supplies in a maquiladora environment or a similar high-volume manufacturing setting.
• Strong background in managing suppliers overseas, with knowledge of global logistics and customs processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly: Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts, and data analysis tools).
• PowerPoint (for presentations).
• Outlook (for communication and scheduling).
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools, including Teams, SharePoint, and Planner.
• Knowledge of Power BI is a plus (visualizing procurement data and creating dashboards).

Competencies

• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.