What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Buyer position at Reser's Fine Foods?
Recipe for Success
Reser’s is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated foods for the supermarket and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser’s has been a proud sponsor of good times at picnics, BBQs, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser’s family of brands include Reser’s American Classics, Main Street Bistro, Don Pancho, and more. Reser’s operates facilities in the US, Mexico and actively supports the communities it serves.
Benefits and Culture
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser’s offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever-changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.
We strive to be Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees what to build a lasting career.
Visit our website to learn more about our competitive benefit programs – https://resers.com/careers/#benefits
Reser’s Fine Foods – Job Description
Title: Maintenance Buyer
Location: Maintenance Department
Reports to: Maintenance Manager
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Job Summary
The Maintenance Buyer will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the procurement of materials, equipment, and services required for the organization’s maintenance operations.
Essential Position Functions:
• Review demand and initiate purchase orders for materials and/or services to meet required maintenance schedules.
• Locate, source, expedite critical repair parts and recommend satisfactory substitutes for unavailable materials and services.
• Appropriately disposition obsolete items (sell, silent auction, trash, recycle).
• Work within the ERP to create and reconcile purchase orders with vendors.
• Set up new Vendors according to procedure.
• Communicate all delays or variances of inbound freight to the appropriate parties.
• Request cycle counts of MRO items.
• Work within the ERP and/or CMMS to create and reconcile purchase orders with vendors.
• Follow-up on purchase orders to expedite delivery/shipment if required and communicate and issues/concerns/updates.
• Work closely with Shipping and Receiving department on any packing slips or proof of delivery as needed.
• Assist Accounts Payable on any invoice discrepancies.
• Work with Engineering Department on any projects that require purchasing components.
• Coordinate vendor visits with Management and Supervisors.
• Prepare financial reports as required to track AOP KPI’s.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent is required and experience with CMMS and/or MRO programs is required. Maintenance experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of Maintenance Purchasing and Storeroom principles.
• Strong negotiating, organizational, analytical, problem‐solving, leadership and quantitative skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with both internal and external customers.
• General math skills to manage receipts.
• English/Spanish bilingual is a plus.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
• Refrigerated food manufacturing plant, office and warehouse.
• The environment may be wet or dry and temperature may range from 25 degrees F to 110 degrees F.
• Occasional lifting, kneeling, and bending with items in excess of 50 lbs required.
• Department demands may require overtime and/or evening or weekend scheduling.
