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Continuum Solutions

Buyer &ndash; MRO (Maintenance, Repair &amp; Operations)Role OverviewThe Buyer &ndash; MRO is responsible for sourcing, procuring, and managing non-production materials and services that support efficient, cost-effective, and uninterrupted plant operations. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role critical to maintaining continuous operations through effective purchasing, supplier coordination, inventory planning, and cost control.Procurement leadership defines purchasing processes, vendor onboarding standards, and system workflows. This position is responsible for executing day-to-day purchasing activities, managing vendor relationships, and responding to operational urgency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly responsive, and comfortable operating in an industrial setting where purchasing decisions directly impact uptime and operations.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Source, negotiate, and manage relationships with MRO suppliers, vendors, and service providers to ensure quality, compliance, cost efficiency, and reliable delivery</li><li>Execute day-to-day purchasing for maintenance, repair, and operations materials to support uninterrupted plant operations</li><li>Maintain optimal MRO inventory levels by monitoring usage, issuing purchase orders, and tracking delivery schedules to prevent downtime</li><li>Understand MRO terminology, lead times, and the operational impact of delayed materials</li><li>Perform price and cost analysis, evaluate alternative sourcing options, implement volume pricing strategies, and recommend cost-saving initiatives</li><li>Evaluate total cost of ownership (TCO), including unit cost, freight, fees, quality, and long-term supplier performance</li><li>Monitor and expedite MRO items as needed to meet operational timelines</li><li>Analyze historical usage and forecast consumable and spare part needs in coordination with maintenance schedules</li><li>Resolve supplier disputes, delivery issues, and non-conformances promptly and effectively</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure accurate purchase requisitions</li><li>Create or convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders, ensuring accuracy in specifications, pricing, quantities, and timing</li><li>Utilize approved vendor and supplier lists to ensure compliance with internal policies and quality standards</li><li>Maintain purchasing files and required documentation</li><li>Conduct regular MRO inventory reviews and investigate discrepancies</li><li>Partner closely with plant operations, maintenance, EHS, and other corporate functions</li><li>Perform additional duties as assigned by procurement leadership</li></ul>QualificationsExperience / Knowledge<ul><li>Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations</li><li>Experience in manufacturing, industrial, oil &amp; gas, plastics, recycling, or similar environments strongly preferred</li><li>Solid understanding of MRO purchasing fundamentals, vendor negotiation, and operational urgency</li><li>Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and resolve order-related issues</li><li>Experience evaluating cost, quality, lead times, and reliability when selecting vendors</li><li>Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., D365, SAP, or similar) and Microsoft Office</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Analytical, problem-solving mindset with a focus on cost control and execution</li></ul>Education<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field</li><li>or an equivalent combination of education and experience</li></ul>Position Details<ul><li>Reports To: Director, Procurement</li><li>Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt</li><li>Work Schedule: Monday&ndash;Friday, 8:00 a.m.&ndash;5:00 p.m., with occasional evenings or weekends as operational needs require</li><li>Supervisory Responsibilities: None</li><li>Work Environment: Combination of office and industrial manufacturing environment; PPE required as applicable</li><li>On-Site Expectations:</li><li>Short-term flexibility may be available during onboarding</li><li>Long-term success in this role requires consistent on-site presence to support operations, inventory planning, and supplier coordination</li><li>Travel: Less than 10%</li></ul>Physical Demands: Primarily office-based with occasional lifting and manual tasks.Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per yearWork Location: In person

Buyer MRO

Wholesale Electric Supply Co Of Hou

<div><div><div>Job title 
Buyer</div><div> 
Reports to 
Operations Manager</div><div> 
Classification 
Non-Exempt</div><div> 
Schedule 
Monday &ndash; Friday, 8 AM &ndash; 5 PM / 40 hours a week</div> 
</div>
Summary/Objective
The Buyer position is responsible for purchasing, analyzing, negotiating and being a deal maker. The buyer researches, evaluates and buys products for the company to either resell to customers or use in their everyday operations.
Essential Functions<ul><li>
Evaluate supplier quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers.</li><li>
May negotiate materials, equipment and supplies from suppliers.</li><li>
Follow up with suppliers concerning order status and delivery and communicate delivery information to impact Wholesale Electric departments.</li><li>
Maintain accurate purchasing, pricing and cost data on applicable company systems.</li><li>
Enter purchase orders based on purchasing procedures and decisions made using Wholesale Electric purchasing system reports and inventory classification of the data. Enter purchase orders for special order items entered onto all of the distribution centers. Ship material from other Distribution Centers by using the shared inventory.</li><li>
Ensure that all electric data interchange, automated stock replenishment, and faxed orders reach the supplier.</li><li>
Review daily supplier shipping error notices and take appropriate action.</li><li>
Review quarterly excess/obsolete inventory reports and negotiate with suppliers to obtain return goods authorizations on excess material.</li><li>
Coordinate product replacements and product recalls.</li><li>
Review all unit of measure problems.</li><li>
Assist the Purchasing Manager with evaluating supplier performance related to on-time delivery, fill rates and errors, transfer cost improvements, branch support, and other measures.</li><li>
Comply with Wholesale Electric standard policies, procedures, internal audit and quality control processes. Understand and support ISO standards and support Wholesale Electric procedures for document control, purchasing, process control, corrective and preventative action, and control of quality records.</li></ul>
Competencies<ul><li>
Knowledge of purchasing and inventory concepts, practices, and procedures in the electrical industry.</li><li>
Knowledge of industry including suppliers, customers and competitors</li><li>
Knowledge of business performance measures</li><li>
Strong verbal and written communication skills</li><li>
Strong negotiation skills</li><li>
Strong problem solving skills</li><li>
Strong analytical skills</li><li>
Strong computer skills, including purchasing and inventory management systems, programs and reports</li><li>
Ability to exercise judgement</li><li>
Strong analytical and interpretation skills of complex data</li></ul>
Supervisory Responsibility
The Buyer position does not have any direct supervisory responsibilities.
Working conditions
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.
This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. The employee must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Education and Experience<ul><li>
1-2 years previous purchasing with supply chain environment experience, preferred</li><li>
1-2 years Electrical supply experience preferred</li><li>
High school diploma or GED, required</li></ul><div>
No Agencies Need to Respond.</div></div>

Buyer

Grainger

Work Location Type: Onsite
 
Req Number 326248
 
About Grainger
 
W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.
 
Compensation
 
The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $65,900.00 to $109,800.00.
 
Rewards and Benefits
 
With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:
 
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
 Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
 Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
 
For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:
 
https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire
 
The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.
 
The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.
 
Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.
 
Position Details
 
As the Healthcare Account Manager (HCAM) you will penetrate all assigned accounts and develop relationships to achieve profitable revenue growth within your assigned geography in the Houston metro area . The HCAM partners with sales support, service teams and contract owner(s) to grow sales in our largest local healthcare customers. The variable compensation is tied to the established sales targets and other account management responsibilities. You will report to the District Sales Manager for Healthcare.
 
You Will
 
Understand customer goals and remain alert and responsive to changing customer needs
 Demonstrate knowledge of market data and access to resources to quickly respond to new developments in the customer's business
 Responsible for support of managed inventory tasks to lead greater understanding of the customers, increase contacts within the customer group and increase sales results.
 Understand Grainger's Value Proposition and explain to customers, providing solutions to grow profitable sales
 Establish customer and market priorities to execute a strategic course of action to accomplish sales goals
 Develop and implement account strategies to include regular business reviews for customers to maximize sales
 Demonstrate full compliance to company sales and pricing guidelines
 Use all resources and technical support available
 Document, analyze, and understand impact of customer focused activities to increase productivity and sales within assigned market
 
You Have
 
High School Diploma/GED - Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
 
3+ years direct outside sales experience
 Knowledge of sales forecasting opportunity management and customer planning
 Technological capabilities and understanding to communicate in today's business environment
 Ability to bring to close an action, project, resolution or sales with customers
 Ability to articulate business drivers, understand financial and total cost of ownership concepts with all levels of the organization
 Ability to use sales process to uncover customer objections/concerns, and determine appropriate solutions
 Process discipline, ability to align planning goals with a pipeline development process to grow market revenue
 
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We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.

Account Manager, Healthcare

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