Material Buyer

Description

Ready to put your procurement skills to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment? Staff Management is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Plant Maintenance Buyer for a part time 1st shift opportunity in Newark, Ohio! You'll play a vital role in ensuring smooth operations while earning $22 per hour, Monday through Friday. If you're ready for an exciting short-term challenge, reach out to our RPS Recruiters Jen and Melanie at rps@staffmanagement.com to learn more!

Shift: Monday-Friday 8am/9am start time. 4-hour shift per day

Perks & Benefits

Employment Type & Shifts

Job Responsibilities

• Utilizing CMMS, responsible for sourcing, ordering, issuing, and coordinating shipping of maintenance parts/materials from vendors to the facility; keep accurate records of purchasing functions and assist in producing budget-related reports
• Maintain price list/price quotations, to include soliciting and analyzing quotations, resolving invoice discrepancies, and maintaining market pricing
• Advise management on market and business conditions
• Make price comparisons to ensure best values; responsible for developing a thorough knowledge of local and regional suppliers, their products, and their shipping procedures/costs
• Maintain an up to date and accurate vendor/supplier list in the CMMS
• Understand/support continuous improvement and familiarize with Kroger accounting systems/procedures including completing PPAS, write off report and work with vendors on various payment issues
• Negotiate short-term contracts, consolidate shipments, expedite/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/maintain positive vendor relations, to include evaluating performance, interviewing representatives, reconciling complaints and adjustments, originating communications, visiting vendor facilities, and arranging/participating in meetings
• Conduct annual physical inventory of all central stock
• Balance delivery loads and times while staying within shift limits

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of prior experience in maintenance operations
• Basic Math skills
• Basic knowledge of operations and production processes
• Ability to understand complex verbal/written instructions
• Strong oral/written communication skills
• Any previous food manufacturing experience is a plus!

Associate Requirements