Buyer/Planner

Kraft Heinz•Winchester, VA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this role is to purchase goods and services for Maintenance, Warehouse and Operations departments, and build cost savings for facility through negotiating pricing for items and services needed to support Production. Secondary responsibilities include assisting these departments with Project Management, Planning and Performance Monitoring.

Requirements

Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills is a must
SAP ECC/Catalyst experience is preferred
Ability to analyze, compile data, review submittals and proposals, and identify cost savings opportunities
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Skills for critical thinking, problem solving and quick decision-making
Organizational skills to support monthly, quarterly, and annual cost report(s) and quality documentation
Experience in handling material inventories, placing and receiving orders, and sourcing rare or hard-to-find parts is a plus
Safety Awareness – Being aware of conditions that affect employee safety.
Quality Orientation – Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
Adaptability – Maintaining efficiency when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
Teamwork/Collaboration – Working effectively with team/work group or those outside the formal line of authority (e.g., peers, senior managers) to accomplish organizational goals; taking actions that respect the needs and contributions of others; contributing to and accepting the consensus; subordinating own objectives to the objectives of the organization or team.
strong organizational skills
ability to multi task
a basic understanding of mechanic parts and how they work
High School Diploma or equivalent required and three to five years of purchasing experience and construction or manufacturing industry experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Material Management, Supply Chain, or evidence of in progress degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
Military Service (including active National Guard and Reserves) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Purchase materials and services through Ariba Guided Buying for Operations, Warehouse and Maintenance departments
Build and maintain blanket POs for vendor led inventory and services
Request quotes from vendors/suppliers
Consult with Accounting prior to purchasing
Post receipt(s) to purchase order
Follow up on PO deliveries, invoice posting and vendor payment
Review budget(s) for availability to schedule services
Assist with monthly department budgets
Track department spending
Assist with SAP and Ariba system maintenance including setting up/updating vendors, creating PO numbers and general data entry
Assist with supervising company maintenance room inventory
Submit help desk tickets and work with IT to address problems with SAP, Ariba, etc.
Assist with invoice issues as needed
File expense reports when vital
Assist with Quality Risk Management Processes
Assist with KHMS process