MRO Buyer/ Store Manager
Mill MRO Buyer & Stores Manager
Location: Near Water town NY, Onsite Role
Be the driving force behind plant reliability, inventory performance, and procurement excellence.
We're partnering with a leading industrial manufacturer seeking a Mill MRO Buyer & Stores Manager to take ownership of site purchasing, storeroom operations, and inventory management. This is a highly visible role where you'll work closely with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure critical materials are available when they're needed most.
What You'll Own
- Lead daily purchasing activities for MRO materials, maintenance services, and operating supplies
- Manage requisitions and purchase orders through the ERP system
- Partner with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and EHS to support plant requirements
- Ensure material readiness for planned maintenance events, outages, and shutdowns
- Oversee storeroom operations, including:
- Inventory accuracy
- Item master management
- Min/max settings and safety stock levels
- Cycle counting and inventory controls
- Obsolete and excess inventory reduction
- Coordinate with suppliers and contractors to ensure on-time delivery and issue resolution
- Support supplier transitions, sourcing initiatives, and preferred vendor programs
- Track and improve key metrics including inventory turns, stockouts, supplier performance, and purchasing efficiency
- Serve as the primary owner of the site's CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
- Drive continuous improvement projects focused on cost savings, inventory optimization, and operational reliability
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of experience in MRO purchasing, tactical buying, storeroom management, inventory control, or maintenance materials management
- Experience within manufacturing, industrial, paper, packaging, pulp, or process industries
- Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical components
- Proven experience managing vendors, purchase orders, inventory levels, and material expediting
- Experience with ERP systems
- Experience using CMMS platforms
- Exposure to maintenance shutdowns, outages, or maintenance planning activities preferred
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and business systems
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- APICS/ASCM, CPSM, or similar supply chain certifications are a plus
Why This Role Stands Out
- Join a growing organization focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement
- Make a direct impact on plant performance, inventory strategy, and material availability
- Work closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams
- Gain visibility across procurement, maintenance, and operations
- Opportunity to influence supplier performance, inventory optimization, and cost savings initiatives
- Strong opportunity for long-term growth and career advancement
Work Environment
- Onsite manufacturing environment
- Highly collaborative role with exposure to plant leadership
If you thrive in a fast paced manufacturing environment and enjoy purchasing strategy, this is an excellent opportunity to make a measurable impact!
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