CA MRO Buyer

Company: Sabrosura Foods is one of the leading marketers of Hispanic products sold throughout the U.S. under the well-known brand names of Pancho’s, El Viajero, Reynaldo’s and La Morenita. We are dedicated to delivering authentic and high-quality products to our customers. Our passion lies in creating delicious, culturally inspired foods that connect people and cultures. Our drive for quality, authenticity, and innovation compels us to deliver exceptional products that celebrate the diverse cultures and tastes of our customers. Job Summary: The MRO Buyer – Maintenance is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) materials required to support the Maintenance department and ensure reliable, uninterrupted plant operations. This position works closely with the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance team, Engineering, and Operations to ensure the timely availability of maintenance parts, equipment, supplies, and services required for preventive and corrective maintenance activities. The MRO Buyer is responsible for ordering and expediting maintenance parts, obtaining competitive pricing, managing supplier relationships, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring that required materials are available when needed to support plant operations. This position plays an important role in minimizing maintenance-related downtime while maintaining cost-effective purchasing practices and compliance with company, food safety, and safety requirements. Job Responsibilities: Maintenance Purchasing Collaborate with the Maintenance Supervisor and Lead, Maintenance Technicians, and Engineering teams to understand equipment requirements, specifications, critical spare parts, and maintenance needs. Serve as the primary purchasing resource for the Maintenance department for MRO parts, supplies, equipment, and services. Responsible for ordering and expediting maintenance parts to support preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities. Source and procure MRO materials, including spare parts, tools, equipment, consumables, and maintenance supplies from approved vendors. Obtain and compare vendor quotes to ensure competitive pricing, quality, availability, and delivery. Create and maintain purchase orders and ensure orders are processed accurately and in a timely manner. Follow up on open, delayed, backordered, or critical spare part orders and communicate delivery updates to the Maintenance Supervisor. Assist Maintenance Technicians in identifying and sourcing hard-to-find, special-order, or obsolete parts when needed. Inventory Management Monitor MRO inventory levels in coordination with the Maintenance Supervisor to maintain appropriate stock levels for critical maintenance parts. Identify critical spare parts and help ensure adequate availability to minimize equipment downtime. Support inventory cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation activities. Monitor excess, obsolete, and slow-moving MRO inventory and identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary inventory costs. Coordinate with receiving and warehouse personnel to ensure purchased MRO materials are properly received, identified, and stored. Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records within Manager Plus (M+) / CMMS and applicable ERP systems. Vendor and Contractor Management Develop and maintain effective relationships with MRO suppliers, contractors, and service providers. Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and other purchasing conditions to achieve cost-effective agreements. Maintain current records of approved MRO vendors and contractors. Monitor supplier performance related to pricing, quality, delivery, and service. Resolve vendor issues related to incorrect, damaged, defective, or delayed materials and services. Coordinate with approved contractors and service providers for maintenance-related parts, repairs, and services as requested by the Maintenance Supervisor or Engineer…

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