MRO Buyer Jobs
MRO Buyer jobs are open across manufacturing, aerospace, chemical processing, and utilities, at every level from entry-level buyer to senior procurement specialist, with specializations in indirect materials, spare parts sourcing, and vendor management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Description
The MRO Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) materials and services that support manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, Finance, EHS, and suppliers to ensure continuity of supply, competitive pricing, timely delivery, and compliance with company procurement policies.
The Buyer manages day-to-day procurement activities, supplier relationships, bidding events, purchase orders, contract administration, issue resolution, and cost savings initiatives while supporting operational and business objectives.
Location:
This role is located at our Springfield, TN plant.
What You'll Do
- Purchase MRO materials, spare parts, consumables, tooling, PPE, equipment, and services required to support plant operations.
- Lead RFQs and competitive bidding activities to secure the best value for the business.
- Negotiate pricing, service agreements, and delivery terms with suppliers.
- Create and manage purchase orders, contracts, source lists, pricing agreements, and supplier records within ERP systems.
- Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost.
- Resolve supplier, pricing, delivery, invoice, and service issues in a timely manner.
- Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and other stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure timely procurement support.
- Review spending trends and identify opportunities for cost reduction, standardization, and process improvement.
- Assist with budgeting activities by providing supplier quotes, cost estimates, and purchasing analysis.
- Coordinate with suppliers and Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues.
- Support supplier onboarding activities and maintain accurate master data.
- Generate purchasing reports and analyze data to support business decisions.
- Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, ethical standards, and delegated authority requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering OR equivalent experience.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, materials management
Qualifications:
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations.
- Experience with MRO, industrial services, or indirect materials purchasing.
- SAP and/or Ariba experience.
- Experience conducting supplier negotiations and competitive sourcing events.
Benefits include:
- Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Competitive holiday and vacation time off program
- Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with relevant company contribution.
- Discounted products and an EAP upon hire and tuition reimbursement after 12 months of service
Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.
Find more on:
Electrolux Group North America: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electrolux/life/northamerica/ Electrolux Group Careers: https://career.electroluxgroup.com/global/en
Electrolux Consumer Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request through hrsnorthamerica@electrolux.com. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Job Description
The MRO Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) materials and services that support manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, Finance, EHS, and suppliers to ensure continuity of supply, competitive pricing, timely delivery, and compliance with company procurement policies.
The Buyer manages day-to-day procurement activities, supplier relationships, bidding events, purchase orders, contract administration, issue resolution, and cost savings initiatives while supporting operational and business objectives.
Location:
This role is located at our Springfield, TN plant.
What You'll Do
- Purchase MRO materials, spare parts, consumables, tooling, PPE, equipment, and services required to support plant operations.
- Lead RFQs and competitive bidding activities to secure the best value for the business.
- Negotiate pricing, service agreements, and delivery terms with suppliers.
- Create and manage purchase orders, contracts, source lists, pricing agreements, and supplier records within ERP systems.
- Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost.
- Resolve supplier, pricing, delivery, invoice, and service issues in a timely manner.
- Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and other stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure timely procurement support.
- Review spending trends and identify opportunities for cost reduction, standardization, and process improvement.
- Assist with budgeting activities by providing supplier quotes, cost estimates, and purchasing analysis.
- Coordinate with suppliers and Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues.
- Support supplier onboarding activities and maintain accurate master data.
- Generate purchasing reports and analyze data to support business decisions.
- Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, ethical standards, and delegated authority requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering OR equivalent experience.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, materials management
Qualifications:
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations.
- Experience with MRO, industrial services, or indirect materials purchasing.
- SAP and/or Ariba experience.
- Experience conducting supplier negotiations and competitive sourcing events.
Benefits include:
- Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Competitive holiday and vacation time off program
- Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with relevant company contribution.
- Discounted products and an EAP upon hire and tuition reimbursement after 12 months of service
Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.
Find more on:
Electrolux Group North America: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electrolux/life/northamerica/ Electrolux Group Careers: https://career.electroluxgroup.com/global/en
Electrolux Consumer Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request through hrsnorthamerica@electrolux.com. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in MRO buyer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field
- Experience with ERP or procurement systems such as SAP or Oracle
- Demonstrated ability to manage and negotiate with MRO vendors
- Familiarity with indirect spend categories including maintenance, repair, and operations supplies
- Strong analytical and cost-reduction skills with attention to inventory levels
- Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or CPSM certification preferred by many employers
Tips for Your MRO Buyer Job Search
Quantify your cost savings on your resume
Hiring managers for mro buyer roles want to see negotiated savings, not just duties. List the spend category you managed, the number of vendors you consolidated, and any cost reductions you achieved, even if the figures are approximate.
Highlight your CMMS and ERP experience upfront
MRO buyers are routinely screened on their familiarity with maintenance management and procurement systems. Name the specific platforms you've used, such as SAP MM, Maximo, or Infor, in both your resume summary and your skills section.
Target roles by the commodity category you know best
MRO is broad, so search by the materials you've actually sourced, whether that's electrical components, industrial fasteners, safety supplies, or lubricants. Matching your specialty to the job description sharpens your application and your interview answers.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mro buyer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a supplier negotiation scenario in interviews
MRO buyer interviews frequently include a live or hypothetical scenario where you walk through how you'd handle a sole-source supplier raising prices mid-contract. Rehearse your process for benchmarking alternatives, escalating internally, and protecting supply continuity.
Follow up after interviews with a category-specific note
A generic thank-you email blends in. Reference a specific spend category or vendor challenge from the conversation, then connect it to a result you've delivered. This keeps you distinct in a shortlist that often comes down to two or three closely matched candidates.
MRO Buyer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mro buyers?
Krones, OPmobility, and Smiths are hiring the most mro buyers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Illinois, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially consistent in heavy manufacturing and energy sectors.
How many mro buyer jobs are remote?
About 38% of mro buyer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role traditionally skews on-site because of hands-on inventory oversight and supplier walk-throughs. Indirect procurement and administrative purchasing tasks are the sub-areas most frequently approved for remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a mro buyer?
Start with a degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field, then build foundational procurement skills in an entry-level purchasing or materials coordinator role. Learn at least one major ERP system, develop vendor negotiation experience within an MRO spend category, and pursue a CPSM or CPM certification to strengthen your candidacy for mid-level and senior buyer positions.
How do you get hired as a mro buyer with little experience?
Focus on roles with titles like purchasing assistant, procurement coordinator, or materials planner, which share core MRO skills and are realistic entry points. Emphasize any exposure to vendor communication, purchase order processing, or inventory management, even from internships or adjacent roles. Demonstrating comfort with an ERP system and showing initiative on cost-awareness projects can offset a shorter work history.
What does the mro buyer interview process look like?
Most mro buyer interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone screen covering your procurement background and ERP familiarity. The second involves a hiring manager conversation focused on vendor negotiation scenarios, spend category knowledge, and cost-savings examples. Final rounds often include a panel with operations or maintenance stakeholders who want to assess your understanding of plant-floor supply needs.
Where can I find and apply to mro buyer jobs?
You can find and apply to mro buyer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and target industry, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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