MRO Buyer

The MRO Buyer manages procurement activities across various departments, ensuring optimal cost-effectiveness, timely delivery, and compliance with quality standards and procurement policies. This role requires effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, internal stakeholders, customers, and external suppliers, as well as a proactive approach to continuous improvement and cost savings.

Primary Responsibilities:

Procurement Planning

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering and Logistics, to understand procurement requirements, specifications, inventory needs, and priorities. Ensure planning covers MRO materials and office supplies needs.

Order Management

• Place purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of materials and services, coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve any issues, delays, or supply risks.

Supplier Management

• Monitor and manage supplier performance, including delivery performance, quality and responsiveness, and compliance with contractual obligations.

• Conduct regular supplier reviews and evaluations.

• Seek opportunities for supplier development, improved commercial terms, and long-term supplier relationships.

Record-Keeping

• Maintain accurate procurement records, including purchase orders, contracts, trackers, and supplier information, according to company policies and procedures.

Inventory Management

• Collaborate with the planning and relevant internal teams to support adequate inventory levels, considering lead times, operational requirements, and production needs.

Cost Optimization

• Identify and implement cost-saving measures, sourcing opportunities, and process improvements.

• Explore opportunities for supplier consolidation, improved commercial terms, and long-term agreements.

Reporting

• Generate reports and analyses on procurement activities, supplier performance, purchasing performance, and cost-saving initiatives.

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, lead times, supplier performance, and overall efficiency.

• Support and participate in Continuous Improvement projects and cross-functional initiatives.

• Support other procurement categories and team members when needed.

Requirements:

Skills And Competencies

• Min. 5 years of proven experience as an MRO buyer.

• In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, best practices, sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management.

• Proven team player with a collaborative approach and willingness to support others.

• Strong negotiation, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in using procurement software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and effectively prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify issues, raise risks early, and drive improvements.

• High-level proficiency in English, including communication with international suppliers and stakeholders.

Experience & Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and/or Supply Chain Management.

• Practical experience in MRO procurement.

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management.

• Experience in a global or multinational organization is an advantage.

• Experience in pharmaceutical, automotive, engineering, manufacturing, or import/export industries is an advantage.