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Senior Buyer
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8/31/26
Southco, Inc.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) Buyer to join our procurement team. The Senior MRO Buyer will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing a wide range of MRO materials, supplies, and services to support our manufacturing operations. This role requires a strong understanding of MRO procurement of best practices, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers. 

Compensation: $80,000-$95,000

Annual Broad Based Bonus: 15%

What you will be doing

  • Responsible for planning, organizing, and awarding designated contracts and agreements
  • Place purchase orders for new and existing production materials
  • Purchase capital equipment for North and South America manufacturing operations.  
  • Research and make recommendations for alternative suppliers
  • Assure the timely delivery of quality raw material, components, and services
  • Provide management with forecasts of market conditions, price trends, and potential problem areas 
  • Maintaining a general knowledge of technical requirements involved with assigned commodity responsibility so they are fully understood by suppliers 
  • Investigate cost reduction/avoidance opportunities 

About you

  • Bachelor’s or technical degree in related area, relevant job experience in lieu of degree. 
  • Minimum five years Purchasing Experience.
  • Professional Certification in related field preferred.
  • Working knowledge of MRP, Demand Flow® or Lean Manufacturing
  • Excellent communication/negotiating skill
  • SAP experience preferre
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How will we reward you

  • Competitive base pay  
  • Generous time off – starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays 
  • 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan – Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.  
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3 year vesting period 
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans 
  • Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including: Short term, Long Term, and Life 
  • Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees 
Information at a Glance

Southco is the leading global manufacturer of Engineered Access Hardware with manufacturing and engineering facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. From quality and performance to aesthetics and ergonomics, we know small touches make a big difference. The people of Southco are passionate about connecting with our customers to create innovative engineered access hardware solutions aimed at enhancing the "touch points" of our customers' products. With unrivaled global supply and support, innovative products and dedicated people, Southco provides customers throughout the world with the broadest line of high quality Access Hardware Solutions on the market today for applications in the Networking, Telecommunications, Computer, Automotive, Aerospace, Mass Transit, Off-Highway/Construction, RV/Caravan, Industrial Machinery, Marine and HVAC industries.

Benefits we offer our employees:
·    Generous time off – starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays
·    401(k) Savings and Investment Plan – Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.
·    Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3 year vesting period
·    Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans
·    Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including: Short term, Long Term, and Life
·    Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees

You may apply for this position online by selecting the Apply now button. Southco provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Southco complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.