Mfg Plant Maintenance Buyer (Hourly)

Kroger•Springdale, OH

About The Position

Responsible for buying identified parts and materials needed for maintenance operations and controlling inventory through accurate records of purchasing, locating, retrieving, and shipping maintenance materials and parts. The role supports the plant’s day-to-day operations and performance in Safety, Quality, and Reliability (SQR), as well as the Customer 1st strategy. The employee is expected to work safely, efficiently, and accurately; provide leadership consistent with Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles; and demonstrate the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The position uses a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to source, order, issue, and coordinate shipping of parts and materials. It also maintains supplier and pricing information, supports purchasing and budget reporting, coordinates with procurement stakeholders, and develops positive vendor relationships. The role includes conducting an annual physical inventory, supporting continuous improvement and safety and reliability initiatives, and complying with applicable regulatory and company requirements. The employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and work around ingredients or finished products that may contain food allergens.

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 purchasing records and assist with 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 identify best value and build knowledge of local and regional suppliers, products, shipping procedures, and costs.
Keep the vendor and supplier list in the CMMS accurate and up to date.
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.