MRO Purchasing & Inventory Supervisor

MRO Purchasing & Inventory SupervisorOwn the Parts. Improve the Process. Keep Maintenance Moving.Sandridge Crafted Foods is looking for an experienced MRO Purchasing & Inventory Supervisor to lead and continuously improve the purchasing, inventory, storeroom, vendor, and CMMS processes that support our Maintenance operation.This is not simply a purchasing or inventory position.We're looking for someone who takes ownership, identifies problems before they impact production, builds better processes, develops employees, and follows issues through to resolution.If you have strong MRO purchasing and inventory experience and enjoy turning an underdeveloped process into an efficient, reliable operation, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact.What You'll OwnMRO Purchasing & Sourcing

Purchase maintenance parts, supplies, materials, and services

Source mechanical, electrical, controls, and general industrial maintenance components

Compare suppliers, pricing, availability, and lead times

Negotiate pricing and purchasing terms when appropriate

Build strong relationships with vendors and suppliers

Track backorders, critical parts, and material shortages that could impact production

Research hard-to-find, obsolete, or discontinued components

Identify cost-saving opportunities without sacrificing quality or reliability

Inventory & Storeroom Management

Maintain accurate MRO inventory and storeroom records

Establish and manage minimum/maximum levels and reorder points

Own cycle-counting and inventory accuracy processes

Identify excess, duplicate, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory

Partner with Maintenance to identify and stock critical spare parts

Improve storeroom organization, labeling, accessibility, and overall efficiency

Ensure materials are accurately received, stored, issued, and tracked

CMMS Ownership & Continuous ImprovementYou'll serve as a key owner of the Maintenance CMMS and help improve how the department uses data.Responsibilities include:

Maintaining accurate part numbers, manufacturers, suppliers, pricing, locations, and inventory information

Improving CMMS data quality and system utilization

Developing reports and metrics around inventory, purchasing, costs, and trends

Identifying opportunities to improve processes and system functionality

Developing SOPs for purchasing, receiving, issuing, cycle counting, and inventory management

Training and supporting Maintenance employees on consistent CMMS practices

Lead & Develop the TeamThis position will supervise a small MRO/storeroom team and be responsible for:

Providing daily direction and support

Coaching and developing employees

Establishing clear expectations and accountability

Cross-training team members

Building stronger processes and capabilities within the MRO function

You'll also partner closely with Maintenance, Operations, Purchasing, Accounting, and Finance.What We're Looking ForRequired Experience

5-7 years of MRO Buyer experience that includes inventory responsibility or

7-10 years of comparable MRO purchasing and inventory management experience

Experience in MRO purchasing, industrial purchasing, maintenance inventory, storeroom management, or a closely related field

Strong vendor sourcing and relationship-management skills

Experience analyzing purchasing, inventory, and cost data

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Ability to develop procedures and standardized processes

Strong computer skills with the ability to learn CMMS and ERP systems

Ability to independently prioritize multiple competing needs

Strong attention to detail and data accuracy

Problem-solving mindset with a strong sense of ownership

Preferred Experience

Industrial maintenance or manufacturing MRO experience

Maintenance CMMS experience

SAP or similar ERP experience

Cycle counting and inventory optimization

Industrial supplier negotiation

Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, controls, and industrial maintenance parts

KPI, reporting, or cost-reduction experience

Previous supervisory, lead, or employee-development experience

Who Will Be Successful Here?We're looking for someone who:

Sees a problem and works toward a solution

Doesn't wait to be told what needs attention

Follows issues through until they're resolved

Can balance urgent maintenance needs with long-term process improvement

Builds strong relationships with technicians, vendors, and internal partners

Is comfortable working with both technical and non-technical teams

Takes pride in accurate data, organized processes, and a well-run storeroom

Wants to make a measurable impact on equipment uptime, inventory availability, and maintenance effectiveness

The Impact You'll MakeYour work directly supports Maintenance's ability to keep production running.The right person will help Sandridge:

Reduce parts-related downtime

Improve inventory accuracy

Increase critical-spare availability

Strengthen vendor performance

Reduce unnecessary MRO spending

Improve CMMS utilization and data quality

Build stronger, repeatable MRO processes

Develop a capable and accountable storeroom team

If you're an experienced MRO professional who wants ownership of the function-not just another purchasing desk-we'd love to hear from you.