Contract & Logistics I

MRO Purchasing & Services Specialist

The Opportunity:

In your role as an MRO Purchasing & Services Specialist, you will support the company’s purchasing needs for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies, while coordinating relationships with service providers and select shipping partners. You will source products and services, monitor contracts, review purchasing and service costs, and work with internal departments to ensure requests are fulfilled efficiently. You will also identify opportunities to improve processes, manage supplier information, and support cost-effective purchasing decisions.

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate and process purchases for MRO supplies, equipment, and other operational needs
• Work with internal departments to understand purchasing requirements, clarify specifications, and identify appropriate products or services
• Research suppliers, obtain and compare quotes, and evaluate pricing, availability, quality, and delivery timelines
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal business partners
• Monitor service provider agreements, including cleaning services, and serve as the internal point of contact for contract-related questions and service issues
• Coordinate with shipping and transportation providers as needed, including tracking shipments and resolving delivery or service concerns
• Review purchasing, service, and shipping invoices for accuracy; investigate and dispute discrepancies or unexpected charges
• Monitor purchasing and service costs, gather and analyze data, and identify opportunities for cost savings and improved value
• Communicate with suppliers regarding order status, expedited materials, pricing, lead times, product availability, and issue resolution
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information in ERP system, including prices, ordering lead times, and vendor details
• Ensure purchasing and service processes are documented and follow company procedures and applicable requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, service levels, and operational efficiency; recommend and help implement solutions
• Support the administration and renewal of supplier and service agreements, including gathering information and reviewing service performance
• Maintain stock of the company’s office supply area and order office supplies for individuals and teams
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned, such as coordinating team lunches, including vendor selection, ordering food, and arranging delivery to meet team requirements

What You’ll Need:

• Three years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or a related role desirable; experience purchasing MRO supplies is a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with suppliers, service providers, or contract administration desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize and analyze data
• Ability to evaluate quotes and compare pricing, product availability, service options, and delivery timelines
• Ability to respond to and effectively prioritize a variety of requests for supplies, services, or information to meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and ability to review purchasing and service invoices for accuracy
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various internal departments and external business partners
• Understanding of shipping and transportation processes desirable

Schedule/Environment:

• Ability to work an 8-hour shift between the hours of 7am – 6pm, Monday – Friday
• Ability to work occasional overtime or weekends as needed
• Office Setting
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to work an 8-hour shift between the hours of 7am – 6pm, Monday – Friday
• Ability to work occasional overtime or weekends as needed
• Office Setting
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally

Rio Grande is a Metal Free environment within our operations areas.

At Rio Grande, our employees are the heart of our more than 80-year legacy in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Our culture is guided by our 3R principles: Respect, Responsibility, and Results. We believe in a bias to action mindset that turns ideas into outcomes and in empowering employees to take initiative, grow through continuous learning, and making meaningful impacts every day. Recognized as a 2025 Platinum Award Family Friendly Business, we promote a work-life balance, clear expectations, and a supportive environment, including quality benefits, robust wellness resources, and an onsite fitness facility. Through our employee recognition and community involvement, we celebrate individuality, foster belonging, and ensure every voice is valued.

A career at Rio Grande offers more than a job. You’ll join a workplace where your contributions matter and your growth is supported. Your work will help shape the future of the company and support our customers and industry.

Guided by our core values, Rio Grande is committed to treating all people with dignity and respect. We are an equal-opportunity employer with a zero-tolerance policy for harassment or discrimination of any kind. As an advocate for equity and equality, we hire, train, and promote qualified people of all backgrounds. We consider employment candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other underrepresented class. We value our associates and have won the yearly Healthiest Places to Work and Family Friendly Business awards on multiple occasions.

The Reward: Rio Grande provides a generous benefit package for full-time (30+ hours a week) associates that includes:

• Medical plan with low premium rates and no high deductible (includes dental and vision) and telemedicine
• 401(k) matching program
• Paid time-off benefits, plus an additional seven paid holidays
• Paid life insurance and optional additional life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Flexible spending account
• Pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site gym and company wellness program
• Bereavement leave
• Employee discounts at Rio Grande
• Local and national discounts on various travel and entertainment
• Competitive compensation, including an opportunity to share in the profits

Our associates strive for joint accountability. We work together for the success of our stakeholders, and we provide a thoughtful, fun, and creative environment to support them. We encourage professional and personal development through a variety of training opportunities and a focus on promoting from within. The Company:Established in 1944, Rio Grande, a Berkshire-Hathaway manufacturer/distributor, has thousands of valued customers around the world. We are a principle-based company with a highly evolved team-based environment. We can show you how a profoundly effective organization lives these values every day. You can find our guiding principles, The 3 R’s, Respect, Responsibility and Results, on our website as well as information about our community support and how we protect the environment. Within our 186,000 sq. ft., solar-powered facility, with covered parking, Rio Grande has sales, marketing, supply chain, IT and administrative offices, a climate-controlled distribution center with more than 40,000 items, and a comprehensive, well-equipped manufacturing operation. Manufactured products include jewelry-making equipment (from basic tools to highly sophisticated induction casting machines) and jewelry components - both die-struck and cast. Capabilities include CAD/CAM, casting, stamp and form, metal finishing, CNC machining, manual milling, tool & die and electronics/mechanical assembly.