Buyer, MRO

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Reporting to the Senior Manager,Purchasing, the Buyer, MRO coordinates and supports procurement and distribution activities for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) goods, building maintenance, tools, and indirect services supporting the Thunderbird program and Troy operations. This role focuses on streamlining procurement methods, managing the end-to-end purchase order (PO) lifecycle, and resolving invoice discrepancies.

The successful candidate will lead sourcing activities, evaluate bid proposals, negotiate commercial terms, and collaborate with legal tofinalizevendor agreements. This role also serves as the procurement Super User for indirect commodities, monitors tool crib andlogisticsactivity, and drives continuous process improvements across multiple departments to support production timelines.

• Purchase Order Management:
  Execute, convert, and manage PO revisionsutilizingLN and B-BOND systems;expedite deliveries to ensure critical project and production timelines are met.
• Contract Administration:
  Implement and oversee contracts for indirect goods and services, ensuring all administration procedures are executed accurately andin a timely manner.
• Supplier Lifecycle Management:
  Process new supplier onboarding requests, evaluate vendor performance, andleveragestrong supplier relationships to drive cost-savings initiatives.
• Inventory & Logistics Oversight:
  Monitor tool crib andlogisticsactivity to ensureoptimalstock levels of critical operational and maintenance supplies.
• Financial & Pricing Verification:
  Review incoming bid proposals, verify pricing on indirect purchases, and resolve invoice price discrepancies directly with accounting and vendors.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Act as the internal Super User for indirect commodities, partnering with multiple internal departments to spearhead procurement process improvements.

• Analytical Aptitude:
  Ability to perform basic financial and data analysis toidentifycost-reduction opportunities.
• Communication & Partnership:
  Strong written and verbal communication skills tomaintainalignment between suppliers and internal business units.
• Execution & Agility:
  Proven ability to multitask, prioritize urgent requests, and thrive in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Sourcing Excellence:
  Capability to effectively evaluate, select, negotiate with, and approve qualified MRO vendors.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data tracking) and modern enterprise procurement platforms.

• Bachelor degreein Supply Chain or Business Related field,required
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience workingin purchasing, materials management, planning, or an indirect procurement role.
• All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates mustbe authorized towork in the United States and willbe required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

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