MRO Buyer

Job Description

The MRO Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) materials and services that support manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, Finance, EHS, and suppliers to ensure continuity of supply, competitive pricing, timely delivery, and compliance with company procurement policies.

The Buyer manages day-to-day procurement activities, supplier relationships, bidding events, purchase orders, contract administration, issue resolution, and cost savings initiatives while supporting operational and business objectives.

Location:

This role is located at our Springfield, TN plant.

What You'll Do

• Purchase MRO materials, spare parts, consumables, tooling, PPE, equipment, and services required to support plant operations.
• Lead RFQs and competitive bidding activities to secure the best value for the business.
• Negotiate pricing, service agreements, and delivery terms with suppliers.
• Create and manage purchase orders, contracts, source lists, pricing agreements, and supplier records within ERP systems.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost.
• Resolve supplier, pricing, delivery, invoice, and service issues in a timely manner.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and other stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure timely procurement support.
• Review spending trends and identify opportunities for cost reduction, standardization, and process improvement.
• Assist with budgeting activities by providing supplier quotes, cost estimates, and purchasing analysis.
• Coordinate with suppliers and Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues.
• Support supplier onboarding activities and maintain accurate master data.
• Generate purchasing reports and analyze data to support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, ethical standards, and delegated authority requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering OR equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, materials management

Qualifications:

• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations.
• Experience with MRO, industrial services, or indirect materials purchasing.
• SAP and/or Ariba experience.
• Experience conducting supplier negotiations and competitive sourcing events.

Benefits include:

• Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Competitive holiday and vacation time off program
• Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with relevant company contribution.
• Discounted products and an EAP upon hire and tuition reimbursement after 12 months of service

Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

Find more on:

Electrolux Group North America: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electrolux/life/northamerica/ Electrolux Group Careers: https://career.electroluxgroup.com/global/en

Electrolux Consumer Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request through [email protected]. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.