SENIOR BUYER – Indirect Procurement & MRO

About the Position EXEDY Globalparts Corporation is seeking an experienced purchasing professional to support our Exedy Drones operations. This position focuses on indirect procurement and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) purchasing , including tooling, equipment, technical services, facilities services, software, and other operational needs. We are looking for someone who can independently clarify purchasing requirements, identify suppliers, obtain and evaluate competitive quotes, negotiate commercial terms, and manage purchases through delivery and invoice resolution. The successful candidate will also bring strong purchasing-system and Excel skills. This role will help improve procurement processes and data accuracy and support a future ERP transition. What You Will Do Manage sourcing and supplier selection Purchase MRO supplies, tooling, test equipment, PPE, chemicals, repair and calibration services, equipment rentals, facilities services, software subscriptions, and other indirect materials and services. Work with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, IT, Finance, and other internal teams to define specifications, service requirements, delivery dates, and budgets. Identify qualified suppliers and develop alternative sources for critical purchases. Prepare and manage requests for information, quotations, and proposals (RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs). Compare supplier proposals based on total cost, technical requirements, quality, delivery, service, warranty, and commercial risk. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, freight, warranties, service commitments, and renewal terms within assigned authority. Prepare clear supplier recommendations and supporting documentation for approval. Own the purchasing process Create and maintain accurate purchase orders in Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains). Obtain supplier acknowledgments, confirm delivery dates, monitor open orders, and resolve delays. Manage blanket orders, service purchases, recurring commitments, and assigned subscription or maintenance renewals. Coordinate with suppliers, internal requestors, and Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies, credits, returns, and other purchasing issues. Support supplier onboarding and maintain complete purchasing records. Monitor supplier performance and communicate concerns, risks, and recommended solutions. Balance urgent operational needs with required approvals, documentation, and purchasing controls. Improve purchasing systems and reporting Maintain accurate supplier and purchasing data in coordination with Finance and other responsible departments. Use Excel and available reporting tools to analyze spending, compare bids, track savings, and report on open orders and supplier performance. Identify opportunities to reduce purchasing costs, improve supplier responsiveness, and simplify workflows. Document purchasing procedures and assist internal users with purchasing processes. Support a future ERP transition through process mapping, requirements gathering, data cleanup, testing, training, and validation of purchasing records. Required Qualifications At least four years of progressively responsible experience in MRO purchasing, indirect procurement, or closely related industrial purchasing . Experience independently managing purchases from requirements gathering and supplier sourcing through purchase-order issuance, delivery, and issue resolution. Demonstrated experience obtaining competitive bids, evaluating supplier proposals, and negotiating pricing and commercial terms. Hands-on experience using an ERP purchasing module. Strong Excel skills, including lookups, formulas, PivotTables, filtering, and data cleanup. Ability to work with technical and operational teams to understand purchasing requirements and communicate them clearly to suppliers. Strong organization, attention to detail, supplier follow-up, and written communication skills. Ability to manage competing deadlines and urgent requests while m…

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