Manufacturing Buyer- MRO 

Tulsa, OK| Full-Time| Monday–Thursday, 5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.| On-Site

Eligible candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require current or future sponsorship.

Pay & Benefits

Compensation: $70,000–$80,000

Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement: 401(k) with company match

Time Off: Generous PTO and paid holidays

Professional Growth: Ongoing training and development opportunities

Schedule: Four-day workweek (Monday–Thursday)

About the Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced Manufacturing Buye r- MRO  to support manufacturing operations by ensuring maintenance teams have the parts, supplies, and services they need to keep production running efficiently.

This role is responsible for purchasing maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) materials, managing inventory of critical spare parts, coordinating outside service providers, and building strong supplier relationships. The ideal candidate understands the urgency of supporting manufacturing uptime and thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment.

What You'll Be Doing

MRO Purchasing & Inventory

• Purchase maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) materials that support daily manufacturing operations
• Source shop consumables including welding supplies, abrasives, cutting tools, PPE, filters, and other production support items
• Maintain inventory levels for critical spare parts including motors, pumps, valves, bearings, and related equipment
• Expedite urgent material requests to minimize equipment downtime and production interruptions

Supplier & Service Management

• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and outside service providers
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and service agreements
• Coordinate facility-related service contracts such as waste removal, landscaping, pest control, and other operational services
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve purchasing or service-related issues

Purchasing Operations

• Create and manage purchase orders within the ERP system
• Maintain accurate vendor information, pricing, and purchasing records
• Assist with invoice discrepancies and ensure purchasing activities follow company policies and safety requirements

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to reduce purchasing costs and improve inventory management
• Analyze purchasing trends and spending data to support better decision-making
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, EHS, and Finance to improve operational efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred
• 2–3 years of MRO purchasing experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Experience managing supplier relationships and service contracts
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience supporting heavy fabrication manufacturing and/or the heat exchanger or pressure vessel industry is strongly preferred

Work Environment

This position regularly supports both office and manufacturing operations. Candidates should be comfortable working in an active fabrication environment with exposure to noise, dust, metal particles, and varying temperatures. PPE is required while in production areas.

The role requires frequent walking throughout the facility, occasional climbing, bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds as needed to support plant operations.

This position has been designated as safety-sensitive under applicable Oklahoma law.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource 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 characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LI-BH1