MRO Buyer

Position:  MRO Buyer

Location: Union City, CA
Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite

Note: Candidates must be located in the San Francisco Bay Area to be considered for this position.

Our client is a growing and innovative technology manufacturer specializing in advanced connectivity and infrastructure solutions supporting high-growth industries. The company offers a collaborative work environment, strong leadership, and outstanding opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

This is a highly visible role where you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing operations, supplier performance, inventory optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

If you are a procurement professional who enjoys solving supply chain challenges, negotiating with suppliers, and supporting manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Please note: This is a full-time, onsite position based at the company's headquarters in Union City, California.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced MRO Buyer to support manufacturing operations by sourcing, purchasing, and managing Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) materials, consumables, equipment, and production-related components.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, supplier management, inventory planning, and cost reduction within a manufacturing environment. This individual will work closely with production, operations, engineering, and receiving teams to ensure uninterrupted material flow while optimizing inventory levels and supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and procure MRO materials, consumables, equipment, and production-related supplies.
• Review Bills of Materials (BOMs) and obtain competitive supplier quotations.
• Analyze component pricing, availability, and lead times to support production schedules.
• Partner with manufacturing, production, operations, and receiving teams to ensure uninterrupted material flow.
• Monitor inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Purchase materials for quick-turn and expedited production orders.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and supplier agreements to maximize cost savings and maintain profitability.
• Evaluate, select, and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, responsiveness, and on-time delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Maintain supplier quotations, purchasing records, and procurement documentation.
• Analyze and reduce material shortages, overdue purchase orders, excess inventory, and Purchase Price Variance (PPV).
• Participate in supplier development, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare procurement reports and supplier performance metrics for leadership.
• Maintain accurate supplier information, pricing, lead times, and part master data within the ERP system.
• Develop and improve procurement procedures, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve supplier and supply chain challenges.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience sourcing MRO materials, consumables, and production-related components.
• Strong knowledge of MRP systems, JIT replenishment, Blanket Orders, and Kanban inventory management.
• Experience working with Bills of Materials (BOMs) and inventory planning.
• Proven success negotiating with suppliers and managing vendor relationships.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems; Sage ERP experience is strongly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail, sense of urgency, and commitment to customer service.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience within electronics, industrial manufacturing, technology, or other high-tech manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of ISO quality standards and quality management systems.
• Experience supporting supplier development, strategic sourcing, and cost reduction initiatives.