The MRO Commodity Buyer is responsible for assisting Corporate Commodity Management with sourcing and purchasing of direct and indirect materials, supplies and equipment necessary for maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) for the High-tech Industrial and Medical Division. This role combines technical procurement, and support for Corporate Commodity Initiatives in strategic sourcing activities to drive operational excellence. The MRO Commodity Buyer will assist with sourcing strategies, develop KPIs and tools to optimize the MRO supply base, mitigate risk, manage inventory and reduce cost. The role will include assisting the MRO Manager with supplier qualifications, contract negotiations, support cost reduction initiatives, risk management and ongoing performance improvement. Responsibilities will also include leading vendor QBRs, site support.
Sourcing and Purchasing:
Responsible for acquiring quotes, sourcing and purchasing materials, supplies, and equipment necessary for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO).
Assist with MRO sourcing and commodity strategies,
including indirect materials and services.
Mitigate cost impact from tariffs and regulatory changes.
Prepare and process purchase orders and requisitions
Commodity and Supplier Development:
Assist with negotiating contracts, evaluating supplier performance, and managing supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality standards.
Define, track, and review KPIs across MRO spend categories and supplier performance and report to management.
Build and maintain demand forecasts for core MRO categories.
Monitor commodity and supply markets for pricing, lead time, and risk trends
Evaluate Mexico (Innova) based vendors to establish strong preferred vendor base and reduce vendor count
Develop long-term supplier relationships and execute QBRs to ensure consistent service levels
Develop supplier capabilities aligned to quality requirements, and facility requirements.
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