Corporate MRO Buyer

Essential Functions:

Strategic Procurement & Category Management

• Develop and implement a centralized MRO sourcing strategy across all company locations to leverage aggregated purchasing power.
• Lead sourcing initiatives including RFPs, RFQs, supplier negotiations, and long-term agreements.
• Establish preferred supplier programs and standardized contracts for commonly used MRO items and services.
• Manage procurement strategies across key MRO categories, including but not limited to:
  • Office and workplace supplies
  • Shop and maintenance consumables
  • Safety, PPE, and fire protection supplies and services
  • Welding supplies and related consumables
  • Maintenance parts and repair materials
  • Energy procurement and utility services
  • Janitorial, facility cleaning, and grounds maintenance services
  • Waste management and recycling services
  • Equipment maintenance service contracts
  • Copier/printer devices and service agreements
  • Uniform programs and services
  • Contracted facility and maintenance services

Supplier & Cost Management

• Develop and maintain strong strategic relationships with key MRO suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier performance related to cost, quality, service, and delivery.
• Conduct supplier business reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities through supplier consolidation, standardization, and improved procurement practices.
• Analyze company-wide MRO spend data to identify trends, risks, and savings opportunities.
• Support inventory optimization and demand consolidation efforts to control costs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with plant operations, maintenance, EHS, facilities, and finance teams to understand requirements and align procurement strategies.
• Drive adoption of standardized suppliers, contracts, and procurement practices across all locations.
• Support facility expansions and capital projects through sourcing of required materials and services.
• Communicate proactively with stakeholders on supply risks, cost impacts, and sourcing strategies.

Procurement Operations

• Manage purchase orders, contracts, and pricing agreements through ERP systems.
• Ensure accuracy of supplier pricing, lead times, and contract terms.
• Ensure compliance with corporate purchasing policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate supplier, contract, and sourcing documentation.
• Track and report cost savings performance against annual targets.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Remain current on MRO market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry best practices.
• Rely on experience, judgment, and data analysis to plan and accomplish annual savings and performance goals.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain processes.
• Communicate consistently and professionally with internal stakeholders, vendors, and service providers.
• Participate in special projects or other duties as assigned.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualification Guidelines

Experience / Training / Education:

Required:

• 3–5 years of experience purchasing MRO supplies and facility services in a multi-site manufacturing environment.

Desired:

• 5–10 years of advanced purchasing, inventory management, and ERP system experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, supply development, sourcing, and supplier management.
• Understanding of materials and inventory management, information flow, and supply chain execution, preferably in heavy equipment manufacturing.
• Ability to analyze company-wide spend data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights while maintaining confidentiality.
• Professional and effective communication with internal stakeholders, executive leadership, vendors, and service providers.
• Experience with lean initiatives, logistics analysis, supplier reviews, price negotiations, and expediting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel).
• Experience with ERP systems; Epicor E9 experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to learn new systems and adapt to evolving business needs.

Physical and Environmental Elements:

This is primarily an office-based role with low to moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions. Occasional time may be spent in warehouses, manufacturing shop floors, and outdoor yard environments. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs as needed. Travel may be required up to 20%.

Compensation/Benefits:

We foster a collaborative team environment that values innovation and encourages creative solutions to drive positive organizational impact. Our employees are the key to our success and help us stand out from our competitors. The base pay range for this role is $85,000 to $100,000. The final compensation offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, and location. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Lanco is an equal opportunity employer.  All employment-related decisions, including but not limited to hiring, compensation, promotion, discipline (including termination), evaluation, training and development opportunities, etc., are made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, military status, protected disability, citizenship, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law.