Pertinent Information: Direct hire opportunity with large manufacturing facility. Full details to be provided at time of interview. Steady days, Monday through Friday.

Wage: $50,000 – $60,000/year. Comprehensive benefits package included.

Location: Windsor, ON.

Job Description

The MRO Buyer supports maintenance and plant operations through the timely and cost-effective procurement of maintenance, repair and operations supplies, spare parts, equipment and related services.

The MRO Buyer will work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Production and other internal departments to ensure critical parts and supplies are readily available to support equipment reliability, preventive maintenance and uninterrupted production.

Responsibilities to include the following, but not limited to:

Source, evaluate and purchase MRO supplies, spare parts, maintenance materials, equipment and external services.
Obtain and compare supplier quotations, negotiate pricing and terms, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Prepare and issue purchase orders in accordance with company purchasing procedures and approval requirements.
Expedite critical and backordered items to minimize equipment downtime and production disruptions.
Identify alternative suppliers and suitable replacement components when required.
Monitor supplier performance, including pricing, quality, delivery and responsiveness.
Monitor inventory levels and maintain appropriate stock of critical spare parts and maintenance supplies.
Establish and maintain reorder points and minimum/maximum stock levels in coordination with maintenance personnel.
Review usage patterns and purchasing history to support inventory planning and reduce excess or obsolete stock.
Coordinate with the maintenance team to identify critical equipment components and anticipated spare-part requirements.
Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stock reviews and appropriate system updates.
Work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Production and Plant Management to understand purchasing requirements and priorities.
Support preventive maintenance programs by ensuring parts and consumables are available when needed.
Coordinate external repair services, equipment servicing and other maintenance-related requirements as necessary.
Respond promptly to urgent purchasing requests and communicate order status, delivery dates and potential supply issues to stakeholders.
Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory and supplier records within the company’s ERP/MRP system.
Track purchase orders, delivery schedules, outstanding orders and supplier commitments.
Review discrepancies involving purchase orders, receipts and supplier invoices, coordinating resolution with the appropriate departments.
Ensure purchasing activities comply with internal policies, budgetary requirements and applicable safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

Post-secondary diploma in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Business Administration or a related discipline is preferred. Equivalent relevant purchasing experience may be considered.
Previous experience in MRO purchasing, industrial procurement, manufacturing purchasing or a similar role.
Experience purchasing maintenance supplies, mechanical and electrical components, industrial spare parts or related materials.
Exposure to a manufacturing or industrial environment; plastic injection moulding or automotive manufacturing experience is an asset.
Strong supplier sourcing, quotation analysis, negotiation and vendor relationship management skills.
Working knowledge of inventory control, replenishment planning and purchase order management.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Effective communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.