MRO & Services Buyer

Our client is seeking an experienced MRO & Services Buyer to manage a defined portfolio of MRO, auxiliary, and service-related purchasing categories supporting the Homer, MI manufacturing operation.

This role is ideal for a procurement professional who is comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
, can operate with a high degree of autonomy, and has the confidence to work directly with suppliers, plant leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders. The Buyer will be responsible for ensuring continuity of supply while driving cost competitiveness, supplier performance, and strategic sourcing initiatives.

• Own purchasing activities for assigned MRO & Services / MRO categories
  , ensuring continuity of supply, competitive costs, quality, and service.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with plant requirements and global purchasing guidelines.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers to establish a strong and reliable U.S. supplier network.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, negotiations, and ongoing commercial activities.
• Partner closely with Global Purchasing, Plant Operations, Quality, Logistics, and Finance to support business objectives.
• Identify potential supply, cost, quality, and operational risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and supplier optimization.
• Ensure purchasing activities align with established corporate and global procurement policies.
• Maintain strong communication with internal stakeholders and provide visibility into purchasing activity, supplier performance, and potential issues.
• Participate in supplier negotiations and challenging commercial discussions while maintaining strong business relationships.
• Balance multiple priorities in a demanding manufacturing environment while maintaining a high level of ownership and accountability.
• Collaborate with the MRO & Services Coordinator and Global Commodity Management to execute broader purchasing strategies.

• 5–8 years of purchasing/procurement experience
  , ideally within MRO, indirect materials, Auxiliaries & Services, or related purchasing categories.
• Experience with in automotive manufacturing or another complex industrial/manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of purchasing fundamentals, sourcing strategies, supplier management, and negotiations.
• Demonstrated experience managing suppliers and purchasing activities within a structured or global organization.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong commercial judgment and the ability to make sound decisions with a high degree of autonomy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, or a related discipline
  .
• Experience with ERP/procurement systems is preferred.
• Experience working within global purchasing organizations is a plus.
• Additional language skills are a plus.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• High level of autonomy and accountability
• Results-oriented and commercially focused
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making
• Comfortable navigating difficult or challenging stakeholder discussions
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach
• High level of ownership and professional maturity