MFG PLANT MAINTENANCE BUYER (HOURLY)
About The Position
Responsible for buying identified parts and materials required for maintenance operations and controlling inventory through accurate records of purchasing, locating, retrieving, and shipping maintenance materials and parts. The role helps ensure day-to-day plant operations run optimally and supports plant performance in Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR), and the Customer 1st strategy. The employee is expected to provide leadership embodying Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles and demonstrate the company's values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. Using a CMMS, the buyer sources, orders, issues, and coordinates shipping of maintenance parts and materials from vendors to the facility. The position maintains purchasing and vendor records, supports budget-related reporting, monitors pricing and supplier performance, coordinates with sourcing and procurement stakeholders, and supports safety, reliability, regulatory compliance, and food-safety requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of prior experience in maintenance operations.
- Basic math skills.
- Basic knowledge of operations and production processes.
- Ability to understand complex verbal and written instructions.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous food manufacturing experience.
Responsibilities
- Use the CMMS to source, order, issue, and coordinate shipping of maintenance parts and materials from vendors to the facility.
- Maintain accurate records of purchasing functions and assist in producing budget-related reports.
- Maintain price lists and quotations, solicit and analyze quotations, resolve invoice discrepancies, and maintain market pricing.
- Advise management on market and business conditions.
- Compare prices to ensure best value and develop knowledge of local and regional suppliers, their products, and shipping procedures and costs.
- Maintain an up-to-date and accurate vendor/supplier list in the CMMS.
- Support continuous improvement and become familiar with Kroger accounting systems and procedures, including completing PPAS and write-off reports and working with vendors on payment issues.
- Negotiate short-term contracts, consolidate shipments, expedite and coordinate changes, and control commodity inventory beyond immediate production requirements.
- Coordinate requirements with Our Brands Sourcing and Procurement Category Managers and General Sales Managers.
- Establish and maintain positive vendor relations by evaluating performance, interviewing representatives, resolving complaints and adjustments, communicating with vendors, visiting vendor facilities, and arranging or participating in meetings.
- Conduct an annual physical inventory of all central stock.
- Comply with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and procedures.
- Participate in and actively support Safety and Reliability initiatives.
- Balance delivery loads and times while staying within shift limits.
- Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
- Perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
