wattswater
MRO Buyer
At a Glance
- Location
- Franklin, New Hampshire, United States
- Work Regime
- onsite
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Posted
- 2026-08-15
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Certifications
- Lean
Domain Knowledge
- Manufacturing
- Supply Chain
Requirements
3+ years of experience in materials planning, production planning, inventory management, purchasing, or manufacturing operations.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, regulations, company policies, safety procedures, and ethical procurement practices.
Experience purchasing industrial equipment, maintenance parts, tooling, consumables, facilities supplies, and related MRO categories.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kanban systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
APICS/ASCM, CPSM, CPM, or other purchasing/supply chain certifications preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
Responsibilities
The MRO Buyer is responsible for ensuring the uninterrupted supply of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) materials, equipment, parts, and services necessary to support manufacturing and facility operations.
This highly motivated individual will proactively manage inventory levels, supplier relationships, purchase orders, and material availability while identifying opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and operational efficiency.
This position reports to the Materials Manager, is onsite and is based in Franklin, NH.
Procure MRO materials, facility supplies, spare parts, equipment, and services to support manufacturing operations and facility maintenance requirements.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels of MRO materials to ensure uninterrupted production and facility operations.
Monitor and manage purchase orders to ensure pricing, quantities, and delivery schedules are accurate and aligned with operational needs.
About the Company
At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.
And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.
Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.