Plant MRO Buyer
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Crete
Posted on: April 15, 2024
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Job Description:
If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into
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job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We're an $18
billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees worldwide.
We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and
grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our family today.
Apply Now!Your OpportunityOur team members receive
industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits
packages: Competitive Pay: $50,000 - $72,600 annuallyAnnual Bonus
Earning PotentialComprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement
Benefits and MoreEducation benefit available to full and part time
Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.In
addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional
development, and tuition assistance. Responsible for purchasing all
packaging, ingredients, operating supplies, capital projects and
MRO parts following established purchasing policies.
Optimizes price, delivery and terms in accordance with all
policies.
The position typically purchases $3.5 - $5 million per year.
ResponsibilitiesReviews and approves purchase requisitions.
Rationalizes inventory positions to optimize plant working
capital.Evaluates existing suppliers and selects new suppliers.
Ongoing supplier interviewing for innovative ideas and coordinates
the testing and qualifications. Manages RFQ and RFP process to
determine commodity price and length of strategic
agreements.Analyzes and selects suppliers, issues purchase orders;
follows up and expedites as necessary.Identifies potential
suppliers and issues requests for quotations.Monitors market trends
and conditions. The above statements are intended to describe the
general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned
to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so
classified. May perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to
perform the essential functions.
Bachelor's Degree from four-year college or university with
emphasis in purchasing, materials management or agri-business; or
equivalent combination of education and experience.Capable of
communicating and expressing ideas clearly and concisely, in both
written and oral formats.Planning, organization, and execution
skills.Knowledge of ERP or MRP systems, Internet, Spreadsheet, Word
and Excel software.C.P.M., A.P.P. or APICS certification.Proven
cost savings history within purchasing.Strong negotiation
skills.Must have a sold understanding of production planning within
an MRP system.Ability to work well with others in fast paced,
dynamic environment.Ability to be respectful, approachable and team
oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive
work environment.Supervisory Responsibilities Supervisory
responsibilities are not at all plant locations. Directly
supervises two or more maintenance/purchasing clerks in the
warehouse in accordance with the organization's policies and
applicable laws.Have considerable input on interviewing, hiring,
appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees.Sole
supervisory responsibilities include training employees; planning,
assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving
problems.Work Environment & Physical Demands The physical
environment characteristics and
physical demands described here are representative of those an
employee should possess to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. The plant environment will include wet or humid
conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat
(non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts,
exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.Must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 poundsOccasionally exposed
to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside
weather conditions; extreme cold and vibration.Noise level in the
work environment is usually moderate but can be loud if in the
factory.EEO/AA InformationSmithfield is an equal opportunity
employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age,
gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled
individual or any other protected group status or non-job
characteristic as directed by law.If you are an individual with a
disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for
any part of the employment selection process, please call us at
757-357-1595.Salary Range$50,000.00 - $74,375.00
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