Storeroom Buyer-Bakery

CONAGRA•Indianapolis, IN

45d•$64,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Plant Maintenance Manager, the MRO Buyer provides essential support to production, maintenance, and engineering teams by procuring quality parts and services in a timely and cost-effective manner. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient and accurate processing and documentation of all purchasing transactions, with a focus on minimizing total costs while maintaining required service levels. The MRO Buyer also monitors, controls, and tracks budget expenditures to support overall operational efficiency and fiscal responsibility.

Requirements

3+ years Inventory storeroom experience
Experience with SAP or CMMS systems
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
High school or GED diploma
Maintenance purchasing experience
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
Previous supervisory experience required, as this role will support supervisor functions, including weekend rotation, covering absences, assisting with off-shift coverage, and ensuring adherence to standard work processes.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to local candidates.

Responsibilities

Ability to interact effectively and professionally with vendors and coworkers.
Create purchase orders for maintenance and operations.
Collaborate with Maintenance Manager, evaluating vendors and their performance.
Collaborate with finance to correct tracking and data errors.
Manage all standard and credit card purchase orders status/age.
Oversee maintenance shop equipment supplies and operating supplies.
Develop a strong understanding of suppliers and capabilities.
Maintain a healthy GRIR Report.
Investigate & report to maintenance manager cycle count differences & percentages.
Owner of the Grainger VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) Program for the site.
Owner of the PM Pillar Storeroom DMS (Data Management System).
Prepares part masters, inventory cost, item lists, catalog, out of stock, usage, and similar computer reports for management.
Supervise two storeroom clerks.
Train and advise mechanics on SAP transaction skills.
Assist storeroom clerk with inventory control and stock level.