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MRO Buyer
Posted: 05/16/2025
2025-05-16
2025-07-16
Employment Type:
Direct
Industry: Renewable Energy
Job Number: 85584
Job Description
The MRO and CAPEX Buyer is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end procurement for both Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MR&O) materials and Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) related to solar PV production equipment and facility upgrades. You will play a critical role in optimizing supply chains, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring cost-effective acquisition of both operational maintenance items and long-term capital assets across our two U.S. manufacturing sites.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
MR&O Procurement (Core Focus)
- Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers for MRO materials (e.g., equipment spare parts, maintenance tools, safety supplies, lubricants, electrical components) specific to solar PV manufacturing equipment (e.g., wafer saws, thin-film deposition systems, testing machines).
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery terms to achieve cost savings and secure reliable supply chains for day-to-day maintenance needs.
- Analyze historical usage data with maintenance teams to forecast demand, optimize inventory levels, and prevent production downtime.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards (OSHA, NFPA), environmental regulations (EPA), and industry quality requirements (IEC standards).
- Drive PR to PO process optimization activity
2. CAPEX Procurement (Expanded Role)
- Lead the procurement of capital assets, including new production equipment, facility upgrades, and technology systems (e.g., solar panel assembly lines, automation systems, energy storage solutions).
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance teams to define CAPEX requirements, develop RFPs/RFQs, and evaluate vendor proposals for large-scale purchases.
- Negotiate long-term contracts, lease agreements, or financing options for CAPEX projects, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints and ROI objectives.
- Manage vendor performance for CAPEX projects, including installation timelines, warranty terms, and post-purchase support.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with maintenance, engineering, and finance teams to prioritize both urgent MR&O needs and strategic CAPEX initiatives.
- Coordinate with logistics and legal teams to manage customs clearance, installation logistics, and contract compliance for imported equipment or materials.
- Provide regular updates to leadership on procurement progress, cost variances, and risk mitigation strategies for both MR&O and CAPEX spend.
4. Cost Optimization & Compliance
- Identify opportunities to consolidate suppliers for both MR&O and CAPEX categories, leveraging volume discounts and standardized contracts.
- Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policies, accounting standards (e.g., GAAP), and regulatory requirements (e.g., ITAR, EAR for imported equipment).
- Prepare performance reports on cost savings, on-time delivery rates, and asset utilization for both operational and capital purchases.
Job Requirements
Skills
- Expertise in both operational procurement (MRO) and capital asset acquisition, with knowledge of solar PV manufacturing equipment (e.g., cell production lines, testing facilities).
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and procurement tools (e.g., Ariba, Coupa) for inventory and CAPEX tracking.
- Strong financial acumen to evaluate CAPEX proposals, ROI models, and depreciation strategies.
- Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to manage complex vendor relationships across multiple categories.
Traits
- Strategic mindset with the ability to balance short-term maintenance needs with long-term capital investment goals.
- Detail-oriented with advanced problem-solving skills for resolving supply chain disruptions or contractual issues.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-growing renewable energy environment.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, or a related field.
- 5+ years of combined experience in MRO and CAPEX procurement, preferably in manufacturing (solar PV, semiconductor, or heavy industrial sectors strongly preferred).
- Proven track record in managing high-value CAPEX projects ($500K+), including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and project coordination.
$70,000 - $89,000/annually
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