MRO/Indirect Procurement Buyer

The MRO/Indirect Procurement Buyer is responsible for procuring the indirect materials, supplies, equipment, and services needed to support business operations. This position manages purchasing activities, supports inventory replenishment, maintains supplier relationships, and works closely with internal stakeholders to ensure materials and services are available when needed.

Role and Responsibilities

• Process purchase requests and create purchase orders in the ERP system.
• Monitor open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers regarding delivery, pricing, and availability.
• Support the replenishment of stocked and frequently used indirect materials.
• Review inventory levels and assist with maintaining appropriate stocking parameters.
• Work with internal departments to understand purchasing requirements, timelines, and priorities.
• Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and assist with sourcing new suppliers when needed.
• Identify and communicate potential supply risks, shortages, delivery delays, and other purchasing concerns.
• Support competitive sourcing activities and identify potential cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist with resolving purchase order, receiving, pricing, and invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and supplier information within the ERP system.
• Support purchasing activities involving MRO supplies, indirect materials, services, equipment, and capital-related requirements as assigned.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to procurement, inventory management, and supplier performance.
• Support timely material availability while helping maintain appropriate inventory levels and reduce supply disruptions.
• Provide timely and responsive purchasing support to internal departments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and purchasing requests simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Ability to identify and communicate supply risks or purchasing issues promptly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to evaluate pricing, delivery, availability, and supplier performance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other general business systems.
• Working knowledge of ERP and purchasing systems.
• Ability to identify cost-saving and process-improvement opportunities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through electronic communication.
• Ability to move throughout office, warehouse, and manufacturing areas as needed.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials or supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment when entering designated manufacturing or warehouse areas.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory management, or a related field.
• Experience using an ERP or purchasing system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general business software.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred.
• Experience purchasing MRO supplies, indirect materials, services, equipment, or capital-related items is preferred.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field required.

New Hudson Facades is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.