Purchasing Agent - MRO

Why choose us? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand! At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

What will you be doing? As a Maintenance Buyer at our dairy production facility, you will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing the critical parts, materials, and services needed to keep our equipment operating smoothly. Your duties will include managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of maintenance supplies. You’ll work closely with the maintenance and production teams to anticipate needs, maintain inventory levels, and support ongoing equipment reliability. Your role is vital in ensuring that our production processes run efficiently, contributing to the consistent delivery of high-quality dairy products.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing of materials, supplies, equipment, and services as required for the maintenance and plant.
• Research and obtain price quotes from vendors.
• Create and manage purchase orders.
• Maintain the financial logs for all approvals.
• Keep meticulous records of cascading financials.
• Maintain weekly inventory parts and equipment lists.
• Frequent interaction with vendors for status updates.
• Verify paperwork for accuracy prior to submission.
• Print routine reports and verify if orders are needed.
• Ensure received items are put in the proper locations.
• Verify parts and equipment inventory and focus on maintaining a min/max.
• Compliancy will all Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Possess The Following

• Some experience with purchasing procedures.
• Some experience in a manufacturing environment as a buyer.
• Ability to keep track of repairs and replacement parts.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft basic PC programs, emphasis in Excel.
• Experience with parts inventory procedures.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing Principles.
• Ability to work independently on difficult or complex tasks and keep accurate records.
• Ability to take directions and follow instructions.
• Ability to identify problems and propose solutions.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Resolves problems related to purchasing, delivery, receiving and payment to the supplier by taking appropriate corrective action.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of manager, clients, customers and the general public.
• Business agility who can change tasks easily and professionally.

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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