MRO Procurement Specialist

Company Description Acutec Precision Aerospace, Inc. is a highly advanced aerospace manufacturer, operating over 295 CNC machines and NADCAP-certified processes to deliver precision components for aerospace and defense applications. The company leverages industry-leading automation to provide flexibility, reliability, and consistent quality for complex production programs. As an employee-owned organization (ESOP), team members are directly invested in the company’s success, fostering a strong culture of accountability, innovation, and customer focus. Acutec has a resilient track record of scaling operations, overcoming industry challenges, and driving continuous improvement across complete program cycles. Candidates can learn more about the company’s production capabilities at https://acutecprecision.com/what-we-do/production-capabilities/.

Role Description The MRO Procurement Specialist is a full-time, on-site position based in Meadville, PA, responsible for sourcing and purchasing maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) materials and services to support manufacturing activities. Day-to-day responsibilities include creating and managing purchase orders, monitoring inventory levels for MRO supplies, and ensuring timely delivery to meet production and facility requirements. The role involves evaluating and selecting suppliers, maintaining supplier relationships, and supporting contract negotiations to secure favorable terms and reliable performance. The specialist will analyze usage data and procurement metrics to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve processes, and support compliance with company policies and quality standards. Collaboration with production, maintenance, finance, and other cross-functional teams is expected to align procurement activities with operational needs and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Strong procurement skills, including experience with MRO purchasing and general procurement processes.
• Ability to manage and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Experience with supplier evaluation and vendor performance management.
• Background in contract negotiation and securing favorable terms for goods and services.
• Solid analytical skills for reviewing spend data, identifying trends, and recommending cost and process improvements.
• Familiarity with ERP or purchasing systems and basic proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel).
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Prior experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or industrial supply environments is preferred.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.