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MRO Procurement Buyer (IB4)Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII • Houston, TX, US
MRO Procurement Buyer (IB4)

MRO Procurement Buyer (IB4)

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII • Houston, TX, US
18 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The MRO Procurement Buyer is responsible for overseeing the sourcing, procurement, and management of all Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) supplies and services required to support large-scale construction, renovation, and facility management projects. This includes building materials, equipment, tools, safety supplies, and service contracts. The role ensures timely and cost-effective procurement while maintaining compliance with construction codes, environmental standards, and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement & Vendor Management

  • Develop and execute procurement strategies for construction and facility renovation projects, including building materials, heavy equipment, tools, spare parts, utilities, and services.
  • Identify, qualify, and manage vendors and subcontractors to ensure quality, reliability, and compliance with project specifications.
  • Negotiate contracts, service agreements, and pricing with construction suppliers and service providers.
  • Build long-term relationships with general contractors, specialty subcontractors, and critical suppliers.

Project Support & Materials Management

  • Ensure uninterrupted availability of MRO materials and services for construction schedules and facility build-outs.
  • Work closely with project managers, engineers, and site supervisors to forecast material needs, review construction schedules, and align procurement timelines.
  • Evaluate supplier lead times and capacity to meet aggressive construction deadlines.
  • Establish stocking and logistics plans for critical spare parts, consumables, and emergency needs during renovation phases.
  • Cost Control & Compliance

  • Implement cost-control strategies to optimize spend on construction-related MRO categories.
  • Monitor budgets, track variances, and report savings opportunities.
  • Ensure compliance with local building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards.
  • Partner with EHS and Legal teams to review vendor safety certifications, insurance, and risk management requirements.
  • Process Improvement & Systems

  • Standardize procurement processes for construction and facilities projects, including requisition-to-pay workflows.
  • Support ERP / MRP and construction management software integration for procurement functions.
  • Drive continuous improvement in MRO sourcing practices, including leveraging bulk buying and consortium agreements for construction supplies.
  • Collaboration & Leadership

  • Partner with Facilities, Engineering, and Project Management teams to align procurement strategies with renovation timelines.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop procurement staff supporting construction and facilities operations.
  • Provide regular project procurement updates to senior management.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
  • 3+ years of procurement experience.
  • Strong knowledge of construction materials, MRO supplies, facility systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), and contractor services.
  • Proven negotiation and contract management expertise.
  • Experience with construction schedules and ability to identify excessive float / buffers and propose accelerated solutions.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and construction management tools (Procore, Primavera, MS Project).
  • Certification (CPSM, PMP, or equivalent) preferred.
  • Key Competencies

  • Deep understanding of construction procurement and facility operations.
  • Ability to analyze project schedules and align procurement accordingly.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to operate in fast-paced construction environments.
  • Strategic thinker with strong cost-control and problem-solving capabilities.
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