Maintenance Buyer
Albertsons CompanyWarehouse And Manufacturing Position
The purpose of the position is to provide effective custodianship of all Maintenance repair parts and supplies. Ensures timely availability of parts and supporting the maintenance and repair process.
Reports to: Plant Maintenance Manager
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Source and procure parts, supplies, and services needed for maintenance and repair activitie
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• Manage and maintain the CMMS database information for procurement and inventory management.
• Manage relationships with vendors and negotiate contracts to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and inventory levels.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, SOX requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to forecast part needs and optimize inventory levels.
• Review and facilitate the approval of purchase orders and invoices, ensuring accuracy and budget alignment.
• Track delivery schedules and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely arrival of critical parts.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through vendor consolidation or strategic sourcing.
• Participate in vendor evaluation and selection processes.
• Assist in budget management by monitoring costs and working to control spending.
• Resolves all discrepancies and shipping manifests with the Purchaser.
• Ensure Maintenance parts are labelled per site procedures.
• Conduct cycle counts to ensure high accuracy of all stock repair and stock parts.
• Manage the kitting process for purchased and inventory parts as needed for all planned jobs.
• Clean and maintain parts and supplies storage areas.
• Provide guidance and assistance to technicians retrieving parts in accordance with established withdrawal procedures.
• Assist all customers promptly and professionally.
Education/Training/Experience:
• Knowledge of MRO parts.
• Experience in food manufacturing is desired.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• PC proficiency.
• Self-motivated and able to work without supervision.
• Strong Problem-solving skills
Accountabilities:
• KPI's improvement inventory accuracy.
• Support a high service level for all MRO and supplies.
• Help promote skills, team spirit, and productivity with the Maintenance team.
• Maintains the parts areas in optimal 5S condition.
Why you will choose us:
Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company's philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better!
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
• Inclusive work culture built on belonging
• Competitive Wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Flexible work schedules
• Associate discounts
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off
Our Values
• We put people first.
• We are customer driven.
• We value different perspectives.
• We raise the bar.
• We act as owners.
• We are one team.
• We build belonging.
• We are committed to a healthy future.
About Us
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Colum