MRO Buyer

Jelly Belly•Fairfield, CA

11d•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The MRO Buyer, reporting to the Maintenance Manager, plays a vital role in keeping our facility running at peak performance. In this position, you’ll lead the sourcing, negotiation, and procurement of all indirect materials and supplies that keep our operations moving. Partnering closely with maintenance, production, management, and other departments, you’ll anticipate needs, streamline purchasing, and oversee ordering, receiving, and inventory management. Your work ensures that critical parts and supplies are always on hand—supporting smooth equipment operation, reducing downtime, and driving continuous improvement across the site. If you love being the go-to problem solver who keeps everything running behind the scenes, this role offers a major opportunity to make an impact.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized with attention to detail
Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
Self-motivated and able to prioritize and meet deadlines in a dynamic setting
Collaboration capabilities, able to work with suppliers and internal stakeholders
2-5 years of MRO, procurement, or purchasing experience in manufacturing required, CPG or food processing strongly preferred
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred
Experience using SAP or related ERP system required
Experience issuing Pos, expediting, and managing supplier relationships
Demonstrated background in cost-savings and inventory management initiatives

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of maintenance parts, tools, and equipment a plus
Maintenance experience/knowledge very helpful including parts, tools, and equipment

Responsibilities

Generate purchase orders in SAP, tracking purchase requests in SAP and Ariba daily and create orders
Forecast and track inventory levels to prevent stockouts while minimizing excess
Track costs for emergency shipments
Source and negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal price, quality, lead time, and contract terms
Add new items to SAP including suppliers, manufacturers, cost, photos, units of measure, and conversions as needed
Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Production departments to assess needs, develops spares lists, and align purchases with the maintenance schedule
Maintain accurate vendor records, price lists, purchase history, and warranty information
Analyze spend data, identify savings opportunities, and recommend cost-effective suppliers
Work with corporate procurement on cost saving initiatives