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Robert Half
Sr. Buyer/MRO
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What they do
A Buyer buys products, materials or services needed by a company or organization. Manages inventory and schedule for purchasing, works with vendors and negotiates contracts, monitors quality of supplies and services purchased. May work in farm products, manufacturing, trade or services industries.
$63,104 / year median in South Carolina
-3% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Buyer/MRO to support procurement activities in Greenville, South Carolina. This role is suited for a sourcing-focused detail-oriented individual who can identify suppliers with relevant experience, secure favorable commercial terms, and address specialized purchasing needs in a complex maintenance environment. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, supplier management expertise, and hands-on experience working across a broad range of parts, materials, and services.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and assess new suppliers for maintenance, repair, and operations needs, with an emphasis on hard-to-source and non-routine items.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, service expectations, and contract terms to improve value and supply reliability.
- Manage vendor relationships to support consistent performance, responsiveness, and long-term procurement effectiveness.
- Source specialized equipment, replacement parts, materials, and external services required to keep maintenance operations running efficiently.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to understand technical requirements and develop practical purchasing solutions for unique requests.
- Process purchase activities within SAP, including supplier setup, requisition review, order execution, and inventory-related coordination.
- Monitor supplier delivery, quality, and issue resolution to reduce disruptions and maintain operational continuity.