MFG PLANT MAINTENANCE BUYER (HOURLY)
About The Position
The MFG Plant Maintenance Buyer is responsible for purchasing parts and materials needed for maintenance operations and controlling inventory by keeping accurate records of purchasing, locating, retrieving, and shipping maintenance materials and parts. The role supports efficient day-to-day plant operations and the plant’s Safety, Quality, and Reliability (SQR) performance and Customer 1st strategy. It also provides leadership consistent with Kroger Manufacturing’s High Performance Work System principles and demonstrates the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. Using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), the buyer sources, orders, issues, and coordinates the shipment of maintenance parts and materials from vendors to the facility; maintains purchasing records; and assists with budget-related reports. The position maintains price lists, quotations, and supplier information; evaluates market pricing and supplier performance; advises management on market and business conditions; and supports continuous improvement and accounting procedures. It also coordinates with sourcing and procurement stakeholders, manages vendor relationships, conducts the annual physical inventory of central stock, and complies with applicable regulatory requirements and plant safety, reliability, and food-quality programs. The employee must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and work around ingredients and/or finished products known to 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 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 their shipping procedures and costs.
- Maintain an accurate, up-to-date vendor and supplier list in the CMMS.
- Support continuous improvement and follow 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 within shift limits.
- Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
- Work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens.
- Perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
