Global Buyer I – MRO Supplies Reading, PA

Carpenter Technology
Reading, Pennsylvania
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Cross-functional collaboration","Contract negotiation","Supplier performance management","Cost optimization","Continuous improvement"]

Own strategic sourcing and procurement of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies and outside services across a multi-site industrial enterprise. Partner with Maintenance, Operations, Reliability, and EHS teams to secure cost-effective, reliable materials and contractors that support plant uptime. Lead category strategy, supplier contracting and performance management, SKU/standardization efforts, sourcing events, and continuous improvement of procurement and req-to-PO cycle efficiency.

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Carpenter Technology
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Global Buyer I – MRO Supplies Reading, PA

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Job Summary

Own strategic sourcing and procurement of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies and outside services across a multi-site industrial enterprise. Partner with Maintenance, Operations, Reliability, and EHS teams to secure cost-effective, reliable materials and contractors that support plant uptime. Lead category strategy, supplier contracting and performance management, SKU/standardization efforts, sourcing events, and continuous improvement of procurement and req-to-PO cycle efficiency.
Location: Reading, Pennsylvania
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead end-to-end sourcing and category management for MRO supplies and services, including spare parts, consumables, tools, PPE, repair services, calibration, and maintenance contractors.
  • •Develop and execute MRO category strategies to optimize total cost of ownership, service levels, and supply continuity.
  • •Source suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to deliver service, cost, and performance.
  • •Standardize specifications, rationalize SKUs and suppliers, and implement preferred supplier programs across sites.
  • •Monitor supplier performance, conduct reviews and audits, and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and req-to-PO cycle efficiency.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kDisability

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
  • •Minimum 3 years of experience in sourcing and procurement focused on MRO supplies and services in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • •Professional procurement certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) preferred.
  • •Strong knowledge of MRO procurement, maintenance supply chains, and total cost of ownership concepts.
  • •Proficiency in ERP and procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and experience with contract negotiation and supplier performance management.
Experience:3+ yearsIndustrialManufacturing
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Cross-functional collaborationContract negotiationSupplier performance managementCost optimizationContinuous improvement
Certifications:CPSMCIPS
Tech Stack:SAPOracleERPProcurement systems

Company Brief

Carpenter Technology
Develops and manufactures specialty metals and engineered materials used in aerospace, defense, medical, energy, and industrial applications. The company focuses on high-performance alloys, additive manufacturing materials, and precision components.
Industry: Materials Science
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Reading, United States
Founded: 1889
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