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Monogram Foods

Buyer, MRO

Monogram Foods
Bristol, INPosted 6 days ago
Full Timemid

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

A maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) buyer is responsible for the preparation and issuance of purchase orders for products and services that are used to maintain and fix broken machines. The job requires regular interaction with the plant staff to know what supplies are required, although the majority of the job is done in solitude and on the computer.

Job Expectations:

  • Manage all aspects of purchasing and distribution while taking into account cost-effective solutions.
  • Communicate with the client, foster a team atmosphere, and report on progress.
  • Assess purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
  • Receive price quotes from vendors, compare quotes against requirements and the budget, and purchase orders via fax or computer.
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively across different organizational levels, functions, businesses, and geographies to realize procurement goals and objectives.
  • Manage the day-to-day business relationship with key suppliers through supporting activities including ordering, communication of demand/ volume/ delivery time changes, issue resolution, sharing of end-user feedback, follow up on backorders, etc.
  • Develop a strong understanding and knowledge of suppliers and capabilities.
  • Assist with contract development and execution
  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure continuity of good and services that meet the quality, service and price performance standards of the company
  • Identifying, prioritizing and impacting key business opportunities
  • Working with stakeholders and leadership teams to implement and enforcing polices that increase spend visibility and compliance.

 

**MUST BE 18 YRS. OF AGE TO APPLY**

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
  • Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary service
  • College degree (Associates / Bachelor) related fields preferred
  • 5+ years’ experience
  • Able to multi-task and work independently
  • In-depth understanding of MRO
  • Work effectively in fast paced environment
  • Ability to work overtime when necessary including weekends and off shifts

 

 

Physical Requirements/ ADA:

 

  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards

 

  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
  • Communication and organizational skills
  • Proficient with basic math conversion and units of measure

 

  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English
  • Must be able to sit, stand and or walk for up to 9 hours per day
  • Must be able to walk on slippery wet floors in a cold environment and also hot environment
  • May be exposed to smoke from smokehouse department
  • Must be able to wear hearing protection of either ear plugs or ear muffs
  • Must be able and willing to comply with all GMP’s
  • Must be able to type visually look at computer screens for 6-8 hour per day

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About Monogram Foods
1001-5000 employees
Memphis, Tennessee, US
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