MRO Buyer
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MRO Buyer at U.P.PRO
The MRO Buyer manages procurement activities across various departments, ensuring optimal cost-effectiveness, timely delivery, and compliance with quality standards and procurement policies. This role requires effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, internal stakeholders, customers, and external suppliers, as well as a proactive approach to continuous improvement and cost savings.
Primary Responsibilities Procurement Planning
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering and Logistics, to understand procurement requirements, specifications, inventory needs, and priorities. Ensure planning covers MRO materials and office supplies needs.
Order Management
- Place purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of materials and services, coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve any issues, delays, or supply risks.
Supplier Management
- Monitor and manage supplier performance, including delivery performance, quality and responsiveness, and compliance with contractual obligations.
- Conduct regular supplier reviews and evaluations.
- Seek opportunities for supplier development, improved commercial terms, and long-term supplier relationships.
Record-Keeping
- Maintain accurate procurement records, including purchase orders, contracts, trackers, and supplier information, according to company policies and procedures.
Inventory Management
- Collaborate with the planning and relevant internal teams to support adequate inventory levels, considering lead times, operational requirements, and production needs.
Cost Optimization
- Identify and implement cost-saving measures, sourcing opportunities, and process improvements.
- Explore opportunities for supplier consolidation, improved commercial terms, and long-term agreements.
Reporting
- Generate reports and analyses on procurement activities, supplier performance, purchasing performance, and cost-saving initiatives.
Continuous Improvement & Collaboration
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, lead times, supplier performance, and overall efficiency.
- Support and participate in Continuous Improvement projects and cross-functional initiatives.
- Support other procurement categories and team members when needed.
Skills And Competencies
- Min. 5 years of proven experience as an MRO buyer.
- In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, best practices, sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management.
- Proven team player with a collaborative approach and willingness to support others.
- Strong negotiation, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in using procurement software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership, and effectively prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
- Proactive mindset with the ability to identify issues, raise risks early, and drive improvements.
- High-level proficiency in English, including communication with international suppliers and stakeholders.
Experience & Qualification
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- Bachelorâs degree in mechanical engineering and/or Supply Chain Management.
- Practical experience in MRO procurement.
- Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management.
- Experience in a global or multinational organization is an advantage.
- Experience in pharmaceutical, automotive, engineering, manufacturing, or import/export industries is an advantage.
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