MRO Buyer/ Store Manager

About the Role

Be the driving force behind plant reliability, inventory performance, and procurement excellence. This highly visible role involves working closely with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure critical materials are available when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily purchasing activities for MRO materials, maintenance services, and operating supplies
• Manage requisitions and purchase orders through the ERP system
• Partner with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and EHS to support plant requirements
• Ensure material readiness for planned maintenance events, outages, and shutdowns
• Oversee storeroom operations, including:
  • Inventory accuracy
  • Item master management
  • Min/max settings and safety stock levels
  • Cycle counting and inventory controls
  • Obsolete and excess inventory reduction
• Coordinate with suppliers and contractors to ensure on-time delivery and issue resolution
• Support supplier transitions, sourcing initiatives, and preferred vendor programs
• Track and improve key metrics including inventory turns, stockouts, supplier performance, and purchasing efficiency
• Serve as the primary owner of the site's CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on cost savings, inventory optimization, and operational reliability

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in MRO purchasing, tactical buying, storeroom management, inventory control, or maintenance materials management
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, paper, packaging, pulp, or process industries
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical components
• Proven experience managing vendors, purchase orders, inventory levels, and material expediting
• Experience with ERP systems
• Experience using CMMS platforms
• Exposure to maintenance shutdowns, outages, or maintenance planning activities preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and business systems
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• APICS/ASCM, CPSM, or similar supply chain certifications are a plus

Work Environment

• Onsite manufacturing environment
• Highly collaborative role with exposure to plant leadership

Why This Role Stands Out

• Join a growing organization focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Make a direct impact on plant performance, inventory strategy, and material availability
• Work closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams
• Gain visibility across procurement, maintenance, and operations
• Opportunity to influence supplier performance, inventory optimization, and cost savings initiatives
• Strong opportunity for long-term growth and career advancement