Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

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Full-time Regular Myrtle Beach, SC, Myrtle Beach, SC, US

9 days ago Requisition

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic MRO Buyer to oversee the procurement of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) materials for our advanced amorphous steel ribbon manufacturing facility. In this role, you will be the lifeline of our operations, securing specialized critical spares, managing complex engineering obsolescence, and mitigating long lead times to ensure continuous, 24/7 rapid-solidification casting and winding operations.

The ideal candidate possesses deep technical familiarity with industrial spare parts, exceptional negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to supply chain logistics and inventory optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Procurement & Obsolescence Management

• Source and purchase specialized MRO materials
  , including precision machinery spares, induction heating components, refractories, high-wear tooling, electrical controls, and custom subassemblies.
• Order Management
  :
  Process purchase orders, track deliveries, and follow up on overdue receipts.
• Proactively manage part obsolescence
  by collaborating with maintenance, processes engineering and operations to identify, test, and source functional substitutions or retrofit kits for discontinued parts.
• Review engineering drawings
  , schematics, and technical specifications to ensure sourced components meet strict dimensional, thermal, and electrical tolerances.
• Analyze and mitigate long-lead-time risks
  (6–12+ months) for critical production components by establishing proactive reorder points and blanket purchase orders (BPOs).
• Build a resilient supplier network
  by identifying and qualifying alternative or secondary domestic and international vendors for single-sourced components.

3. Negotiation & Cost Control

• Execute RFQs and total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses
  to secure competitive commercial terms, comparing options like vendor repair/refurbishment versus full replacement.
• Negotiate high-value agreements
  , focusing on unit pricing, lead-time guarantees, payment terms, and Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs).
• Drive cost-saving initiatives
  through volume consolidation, localized contract manufacturing, and Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) frameworks.
• Optimize stock levels
  within our [ERP/CMMS system, e.g., Oracle, establishing precise minimum/maximum inventory thresholds and safety stock levels.
• Manage inbound logistics and customs clearance
  for imported components, coordinating expedited hot-shot deliveries or international air freight during critical equipment breakdowns.
• Coordinate specialized storage and care
  for high-value items, including moisture-sensitive refractories, heavy precision rolls, and sensitive electronics.
• Track off-site repairs
  for components sent out for precision resurfacing, motor rewinding, or professional calibration.
• Evaluate supplier performance Metrics (KPIs), specifically monitoring On-Time Delivery (OTD), price variance, and order accuracy.
• Maintain full alignment with internal financial controls
  , corporate authorization matrixes, and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) guidelines.

Job

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Experience:
  Minimum of [3–5+] years of experience as an MRO Buyer, Procurement Specialist, or Material Planner in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment (e.g., steel mills, metal casting, paper mills, chemical processing, or automotive fabrication).
• Education: Bachelor’s or associate degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related technical field (highly preferred). Equivalent combination of…