Mfg Plant Buyer (Hourly)

Kroger•Denver, CO

10d

About The Position

Responsible for buying raw materials, ingredient items, and packaging at the optimum value to maximize profit. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Requirements

Minimum High school diploma or GED
2 years of prior experience in production operations.
Basic knowledge of bakery operations and production processes.
Basic math skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to understand complex verbal and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

Previous food manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, obtain, and evaluate projected finished product requirements, maintain economic inventory levels beyond immediate operational requirements, and maintain a continuity of supply of procured raw materials and packaging at a reasonable cost consistent with quality specifications and operations requirements
Advise management on market and business conditions
Search and develop sources of market information; study, analyze and interpret trends and market movement to generate sound purchasing decisions
Maintain price list and price quotations, to include soliciting and analyzing quotations, resolving invoice discrepancies, and maintaining market pricing and purchasing records
Negotiate short-term contracts, consolidate shipments, expedite and coordinate changes, and control commodity inventory beyond immediate production requirements
Coordinate commodities requirements with Corporate Brands Sourcing and Procurement Category Managers and General Sales Managers
Establish and maintain positive vendor relations, to include evaluating performance, interviewing representatives, reconciling complaints and adjustments, originating communications, visiting vendor facilities, and arranging and participating in meetings between vendor representatives, and plant and company personnel
Conduct annual physical inventory of all central stock
Comply with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and procedures
Participate in and actively support all Safety and Reliability initiatives
Schedule all inbound finished product
Balance delivery loads and times while staying within shift limits
Manage inventory at satellite warehouses for regular movement, weekly distributions, sales promotions, and customer request orders
Balance deliveries with shipping requirements at warehouse as well as receiving parameters of each warehouse
Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF.
Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.