Glossary

What is MRO Procurment?

What does MRO Procurement mean?

MRO Procurement refers to the sourcing and purchasing of goods and services required for maintenance, repair, and operations in asset-intensive industries. Unlike direct procurement, which focuses on raw materials or production inputs, MRO procurement covers spare parts, consumables, tools, and external services that keep equipment and facilities running reliably.

The quality of procurement outcomes depends heavily on the accuracy of MRO Data, including material descriptions, vendor information, and classification standards. Poor-quality data can lead to incorrect orders, duplicate suppliers, or excessive inventory.

Key aspects of MRO Procurement

  • Supplier management – Selecting and managing vendors for spare parts and services.
  • Catalogue management – Ensuring MRO Data is standardized and easy to search.
  • Cost control – Negotiating contracts, reducing maverick spend, and consolidating orders.
  • Inventory optimisation – Aligning procurement with stocking levels and lead times.
  • Digital enablement – Using ERP, CMMS, or EAM systems to automate and track purchasing.
  • Why MRO Procurement is critical

    MRO Procurement ensures that maintenance teams have the right parts and services available when needed. Inefficient procurement processes lead to downtime, inflated costs, and operational risk.

    By combining clean, standardized data with effective procurement strategies, companies can:

    • Avoid duplicate or obsolete supplier contracts.
    • Ensure spare parts availability for maintenance activities.
    • Improve spend visibility and supplier performance.
    • Support digital transformation through integrated ERP and CMMS workflows.

    Sharecat Data Services helps organisations improve MRO Procurement by cleansing and standardising spare parts data, aligning catalogues with supplier records, and enabling seamless integration into ERP and CMMS systems.