MRO Buyer

ACH Food Companies, Inc.•Summit, IL

5d•$86,100 - $103,900•Onsite

About The Position

ACH Food Companies, Inc. (ACH) is a prominent consumer packaged goods company. In North America, we market, sell, and manufacture a premier branded portfolio of cooking oils and baking ingredients and foodservice brands in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. As the U.S. division of Associated British Foods (ABF), a $20 billion-dollar global food business, we have the backing and resources of a major food company, which empowers us to deliver consistent innovation and sustained growth. We encourage an environment where people have the autonomy to create and deliver within their business. The Role: Provide the site with the necessary items to operate daily; including orders for min/max stores related items, service providers, outside contractors, emergency purchases, and routine administrative while coordinating inventories to minimize investment, obsolescence and other costs.

Requirements

Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, Responds well to questions, Participates in meetings.
Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget, Contributes to profits and revenue, Develops cost saving measures
Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner, Reacts well under pressure, Follows through on commitments
Initiative – Volunteers readily, Seeks increased responsibilities, Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities
Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions, Displays orientation to profitability, Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Flexibility – must be able to manage many things at once and prioritize work. Must be able to handle the many interruptions that come in throughout the day
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to frequently sit and talk or hear. The employee will also occasionally stand, walk and use hands and fingers. There will be occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Word, Excel, Access, SAP, Heiler experience is a plus
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school or 1-2 years manufacturing buying experience in a plant environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Procure all non-inventory items, MRO supplies, Capital Equipment, Maintenance and Service Contracts, Bulk Gases, Chemicals, and all outsourcing agreements.
Provide sources of supplies for employees to aid in determining their needs
Review inventory levels, adjust safety stocks and adjust min./max. levels to maintain adequate levels of supplies and materials.
Issue requests for bids/quotations to ensure competitive quoting process is adhered to
Evaluate competitive offerings and determine overall best offer for a product or service
Implement and maintain standardization programs
Identify and or select potential sources of supply
Coordinate all returns and repairs
Act as liaison between vendors and production for faulty supplies
Determine disposition of faulty supplies
Track costs associated with defective materials and charge back suppliers
Conduct follow-up and expedite activities
Help establish purchasing polices and procedures
Ensure MSDS stays current for newly purchased items
Secure and maintain Certificate of Insurance, Waiver of Liens, and Warranties
Coordinate local/town pick-ups
Monitor vendor performance
Resolve invoice discrepancies involving price, quantity, or service
Maintain relationships with Corporate Personnel by providing information as requested
Participate in storeroom cycle counting process
Spot check inventory for proper storage and general condition
Performs other related duties as assigned by Controller