Maintenance Buyer

Saputo • Las Cruces, NM

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About The Position

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? How you will make contributions that matter... Purchase parts, components, equipment and consumables for the maintenance department in accordance with established internal procurement controls and procedures. Responsible for maintaining accurate maintenance and repair part inventories and maintaining accurate stock at or above minimum levels to ensure plant reliability and up time. Daily stock, inventory and issuance of parts/supplies. Notify Supervisor of any parts that are received damaged or missing from the order, coordinate with vendor for prompt issuance of credit or replacement. Receipt in all special order parts. Maintain a special order file and notify Supervisor when parts are received. Maintain a backorder file. Maintains maximum profitability and alignment with plant M&R budget. Activities include cost containment, obtaining competitive bidding and price options for maintenance parts, equipment and consumables. Ensure vendors and suppliers meet expected price, delivery and service expectations. Heavy coordination with maintenance management, technicians, suppliers, service providers, contractors and engineers in an effort to ensure maintenance demand planning activities are scheduled in support of plant operations. This includes both planned and unplanned maintenance activities. Plan and prepare for required parts, equipment and consumables to support maintenance planning activities. Prepares and generate routine reports, such as inventory balance, price lists, and inventory shortages. Prepares list of depleted items and recommends survey of defective or salvage/scrap items for obsolete equipment in support of maintenance department activities. Support the AP and Finance department to ensure all detailed service and contract documentation is complete. Maintain professional relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors to ensure positive business relationships. Support internal/external audit activities. Participate in all training sessions as required. Adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics and actively apply the Saputo Values. Work together professionally in a team environment with coworkers and other department personnel. Performs other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or certified equivalent with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in maintenance demand planning, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Strong computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Word, Excel), email, general office equipment (scanner/copier/fax).
• SAP experience preferred, with the technical capacity to learn and apply new applications is required.
• Highly organized, detailed and able to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and overtime assignments as required.
• Extensive knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment and components.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance procedures and preventive maintenance process.
• Demonstrate a proficiency and understanding of systems such as safety, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and code compliance as it related to procuring parts, equipment and components.
• Possess an understanding of OSHA and GMP regulations.
• Strong ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Extensive planning and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience preferred, with the technical capacity to learn and apply new applications is required.

Responsibilities

• Purchase parts, components, equipment and consumables for the maintenance department in accordance with established internal procurement controls and procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate maintenance and repair part inventories and maintaining accurate stock at or above minimum levels to ensure plant reliability and up time.
• Daily stock, inventory and issuance of parts/supplies.
• Notify Supervisor of any parts that are received damaged or missing from the order, coordinate with vendor for prompt issuance of credit or replacement.
• Receipt in all special order parts. Maintain a special order file and notify Supervisor when parts are received.
• Maintain a backorder file.
• Maintains maximum profitability and alignment with plant M&R budget. Activities include cost containment, obtaining competitive bidding and price options for maintenance parts, equipment and consumables.
• Ensure vendors and suppliers meet expected price, delivery and service expectations.
• Heavy coordination with maintenance management, technicians, suppliers, service providers, contractors and engineers in an effort to ensure maintenance demand planning activities are scheduled in support of plant operations. This includes both planned and unplanned maintenance activities. Plan and prepare for required parts, equipment and consumables to support maintenance planning activities.
• Prepares and generate routine reports, such as inventory balance, price lists, and inventory shortages. Prepares list of depleted items and recommends survey of defective or salvage/scrap items for obsolete equipment in support of maintenance department activities.
• Support the AP and Finance department to ensure all detailed service and contract documentation is complete.
• Maintain professional relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors to ensure positive business relationships.
• Support internal/external audit activities.
• Participate in all training sessions as required.
• Adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics and actively apply the Saputo Values.
• Work together professionally in a team environment with coworkers and other department personnel.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED