maintenance buyer

Starbucks Coffee Company•Augusta, GA

13d•$29 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Now Brewing – maintenance buyer! – plant contracted services #tobeapartner From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. The Starbucks experience starts in our Roasting Plants where we have a dedicated team of professional roasters and supporting process teams including planning, warehouse management, packaging, roasting, maintenance, engineering and logistics. In this role, you will manage compliance of plant systems and inspections, oversee contractors and ensure they meet Starbucks requirements, and handle procurement to keep plant operations safe and efficient. You’ll also manage quotes, POs, CMMS updates, inventory, and service contracts for plant equipment.

Requirements

5 years’ experience with data collection, analysis and technical report writing
5 years’ experience working in a large-scale manufacturing or warehouse environment
Experience in coordinating vendor service visits
Experience with Microsoft office suite
Ability to accurately gather, input and report on inventory and system data through manual or automated systems
Knowledge using MRP (materials requirements planning) and ERP (enterprise resource planning) packages
Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize projects
Strong technical aptitude with electrical and mechanical knowledge base.
Ability to quickly identify electrical and mechanical components with understanding of maintenance processes and requirements.

Nice To Haves

2-year associates degree or 4-year college degree.
Ability to accurately gather, input and report on inventory and system data through manual or automated systems
Knowledge using MRP (materials requirements planning) and ERP (enterprise resource planning) packages
Strong technical aptitude with electrical and mechanical knowledge base
Ability to quickly identify electrical and mechanical components
Familiarity with food safety regulatory requirements and global standards including Preventive Controls for Human Food (FDA Code of Federal Regulations) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Experience with the GFSI certification schemes (i.e. BRC and/or or SQF)

Responsibilities

Maintain records and ensure regulatory compliance of plant systems such as annual fire system testing, annual hoist inspections, back flow preventers, etc.
Ensure any contracted service providers meet Starbucks requirements such as OSHA 300 logs, liability insurance and daily permit to work compliance.
Execute procurement services to meet business requirements including inventory control (e.g., vendor set-up, electronic ordering and tracking, cycle counting), cost analysis, and capacity analysis (e.g., scheduling and planning).
Obtain quotes, create requisitions, and generate purchase orders for contracted services.
Recommend and implement solutions to improve cost and quality of contracted service providers.
Maintain and support ongoing development of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Work in conjunction with parts buyer to ensure replacement parts are ordered and stocked in a timely manner.
Maintain and renew annual service contracts for critical plant processing equipment such as air compressors, X-rays, packaging machines and HVAC systems.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits.
short-term and long-term disability,
paid parental leave,
family expansion reimbursement,
paid vacation from date of hire,
sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked),
eight paid holidays,
two personal days per year.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match,
discounted company stock program (S.I.P.),
Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock),
incentivized emergency savings,
financial well-being tools.
100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan,
student loan management resources,
access to other educational opportunities.
backup care and DACA reimbursement.