Job Title: MRO Buyer

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and experienced MRO Buyer responsible for all indirect purchasing for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) supporting multiple distribution locations. The ideal candidate will manage and negotiate services related to forklift maintenance, dock doors and plates, engine re-manufacturing, battery maintenance, and facilities maintenance. This role involves heavy project-based work, market testing, and collaboration with both new and existing suppliers in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage indirect purchasing for MRO across multiple distribution locations.
• Oversee forklift maintenance, dock doors and plates service, engine re-manufacturing, and battery maintenance.
• Negotiate service contracts and manage program maintenance.
• Conduct facilities maintenance and heavy project-based work.
• Perform market testing to find the best value for services and goods.
• Collaborate with both new and existing suppliers.
• Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments by communicating any supply problems.
• Act as an interface between suppliers and relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects.
• Monitor and advise on issues presenting risk or opportunities to the organization.
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies, and market suppliers.
• Provide analysis on costs for new and existing services, and review cost reduction activities.
• Work closely with the procurement function to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers, and identify business savings opportunities.
• Build, maintain, and manage supplier relationships.
• Conduct research for new components and suppliers.
• Compile data relating to supplier performance for evaluation.
• Resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues with suppliers.
• Resolve supplier shortages and past-due situations.
• Update and maintain commodity strategies.
• Develop cost estimates for savings negotiations and mitigate supplier uplift requests.
• Produce weekly reports, charts, and status updates on open assignments and projects.
• Perform market tests, analyze responses, and award sourcing of parts.
• Review open vehicles off-road (VOR) and backorders on a weekly basis and expedite parts delivery.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of recent MRO purchasing experience
• 4+ years of facilities, warehouse, service, and program management
• OEM or Tier 1/2 supplier experience in purchasing
• SAP experience
• Intermediate Excel knowledge (80% or higher proficiency)
• Strong communication skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (highly preferred, open to candidates without a degree if all experience requirements are met)
• Warehouse leasing experience
• Storage space leasing experience
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ford systems knowledge
• Experience with Ariba

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $47.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Dearborn,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.