Purchasing Agent

Maintenance BuyerAre 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 weeklyAccess to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with StreamAssociate discountsHealth 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 BenefitsLeaders invested in your training, career growth and developmentAn inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serveAlbertsons 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 Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process. Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. 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