Mfg Plant Maintenance Buyer (Admin)

Kroger•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Responsible for purchasing raw materials, ingredient items, and packaging at optimum value to maximize profit. The role models and demonstrates the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others. The position coordinates projected finished-product requirements, maintains appropriate inventory and continuity of supply, evaluates market conditions and pricing, and negotiates with vendors. It also schedules inbound finished products, coordinates deliveries and warehouse inventory, supports food safety and quality systems, and supervises and coaches direct reports. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Coordinate, obtain, and evaluate projected finished-product requirements.
Maintain economic inventory levels beyond immediate operational requirements and continuity of supply for procured raw materials and packaging at reasonable cost and in accordance with quality specifications and operational requirements.
Advise management on market and business conditions.
Develop sources of market information and analyze trends and market movements to support purchasing decisions.
Maintain price lists, quotations, and purchasing records; solicit and analyze quotations and resolve invoice discrepancies.
Negotiate short-term contracts, consolidate shipments, expedite and coordinate changes, and control commodity inventory beyond immediate production requirements.
Coordinate commodity requirements with Corporate Brands Sourcing and Procurement Category Managers and General Sales Managers.
Establish and maintain vendor relationships, including evaluating performance, interviewing representatives, addressing complaints and adjustments, communicating, visiting vendor facilities, and arranging and 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 support Safety and Reliability initiatives.
Schedule inbound finished products and balance delivery loads and times within shift limits.
Manage satellite warehouse inventory for regular movement, weekly distributions, sales promotions, and customer-request orders.
Balance deliveries with warehouse shipping requirements and each warehouse's receiving parameters.
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 2000 Systems.
Remain accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
Supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback.