MRO Buyer

Join our team as an MRO Buyer and play a pivotal role in our operations, ensuring uninterrupted operational readiness by securing quality products and services at optimal cost, managing vendor relationships, and maintaining accurate records in compliance with corporate policies and SOX requirements.

This role requires working onsite (not hybrid or remote) at ConMet's plastics injection molding manufacturing plant in Canton, NC.  

What You Will Do:

• Manage all MRO vendors, including selection, evaluation, contract, and price negotiations.
• Generate, manage, and track capital expenditure requests for the Maintenance, Tooling, and AME areas.
• Generate all MRO requisitions and purchase orders for Maintenance, Tooling, and AME areas.
• Obtain, evaluate, and compare supplier quotes to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Review purchases regularly for cost-saving opportunities and alternative sourcing options.
• Arrange technical service calls and coordinate repair activities with vendors.
• Monitor and manage spare parts inventory, including vendor-managed stock levels.
• Coordinate with receiving and accounting teams to reconcile deliveries, resolve discrepancies, and process returns. Arrange special shipping for urgent or oversized items.
• Maintain historical purchasing records, filing systems, and compliance documentation.
• Perform accurate and timely data entry in work order systems and maintain related spreadsheets and files.
• Complete financial analysis and trend reports to support cost tracking and departmental planning.
• Prepare and distribute periodic reports and dashboards reflecting MRO spend and supplier performance.
• Support the maintenance coordinator and technical services manager in day-to-day operational tasks.
• Manage record keeping related to all compliance activities, including inspections, audits, etc.
• Observe and comply with all company rules and regulations, including SOX requirements.

What You Need to Be Successful:

• A four-year degree in a related field and a minimum of three years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and analytical skills required.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles and cost management strategies required.
• Experience and good working knowledge of SAP or other MRP systems required.
• MS Office proficiency required.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across maintenance, engineering, and finance functions.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Detail orientation with excellent organizational and time management abilities.

ConMet is…

 A division of Amsted Industries, has been advancing the commercial vehicle industry since 1964. A leading global provider to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels, ConMet delivers wheel ends, cast metal components, plastic systems, and automated aerodynamic devices. Designed, engineered, tested, and manufactured in-house, ConMet’s comprehensive portfolio is built to enhance vehicle efficiency, performance, and sustainability. Standard on most heavy-duty vehicles in North America, ConMet products are increasingly adopted in global markets. 

 A Solutions Provider

We’ve been driving the commercial vehicle industry forward with transformative solutions since 1964. In fact, ConMet solutions and products are installed as OEM first-fit equipment on virtually all heavy-duty trucks in North America.

People-First

Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We focus on creating an environment where our people can thrive by improving our workplaces and our communities across all our global locations.

Customer Focused

For decades, ConMet has been a trusted partner to OEMs, fleets, Tier 1 suppliers, and the aftermarket. We supply forward-thinking, high-performance solutions that bring value to our customers.

Committed To Sustainability

Today’s biggest global challenges require transformative change, and we’re committed to doing our part to reduce our carbon footprint and drive environmental sustainability in the commercial vehicle industry.

 Compensation & Benefits   

• Excellent base salary
• Targeted annual bonus is based on company performance to objectives during the fiscal plan year which runs from October 1 – September 30.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability protection.
• Vacation plan – ConMet offers exempt employees a paid vacation benefit that provides the flexibility to take time off from work based on factors including good discretion, sound performance, and consideration of overall team and business needs.
• Paid sick leave up to 10 days (80 hours) per calendar year.
• ConMet offers an extremely strong retirement package:
  • ESOP - Participation (100% company paid) in the ConMet/Amsted Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). The Company contributes 10% of considered compensation into this plan each fiscal year.
  • 401k - The Company provides a 401(k) Plan with a 4% employer contribution match.
• Ten paid holidays per year.
• Wellness reimbursement.

ConMet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws (“Protected Characteristics”). Ensuring fair wages is an important Company value. Accordingly, the Company will not pay wages to any employee at a rate less than the Company pays to other employees for work that is substantially equivalent and requires comparable skills unless a bona fide factor justifies a pay differential. The Company prohibits pay disparity based on Protected Characteristics or prior salary history. The Company prohibits retaliation against employees for discussing compensation.