What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRO Buyer position at Schwan's?
Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company, CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Our many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® desserts; and Pagoda® and Bibigo Asian-style snacks. Schwan’s is a place for people with an appetite for more. To learn about joining a team where you can belong, contribute, and thrive, visit www.schwanscompany.com
We are hiring an MRO Buyer (Maintenance Repairs & Operations) to be part of our corporate procurement team. This role carries out the responsibility of purchasing a broad spectrum of goods or services for the company. You will be accountable for researching, negotiating, and procuring the assigned category. The location can be at corporate offices in Bloomington or Marshall, MN or La Palma, CA. You could also be based at one of our large plants in either Houston, TX or Salina, KS.
What you will get from us:
Opportunities for career growth with a GROWING food company.
A culture focused on ensuring the health, safety and well-being of its employees
Support from team members who are authentic, good-natured, and highly skilled
Competitive compensation including a flexible time off program and a “dress for your day” office environment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Works with suppliers to negotiate contracts for current or future purchased items.
Secures desired commodity quantities and varieties at lowest feasible costs that meet quality specifications and plant production requirements.
Resolves QCD (quality, cost, delivery) issues with key customers (manufacturing, marketing, R&D, and sales).
Determines existing and future market conditions.
Monitors and tracks supplier performance, cost savings, and continuous improvement.
Participates on new product development teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Education : Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Years of Related Experience: 2-5 years of related experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Experience with MRO buying is preferred.
Intermediate PC skills including Microsoft Excel, SAP would be a bonus!
Intermediate proficiency in data generation from electronic systems. Intermediate numeric analytical skills.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing via reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients or customers.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area circumference, and volume.
The ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, achieve objectives, manage confidential information and work cooperatively in groups.
Proactive mindset. Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently
High attention to detail and accuracy
The employing subsidiaries of Schwan’s Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin or other protected class.
We are hiring an MRO Buyer (Maintenance Repairs & Operations) to be part of our corporate procurement team. This role carries out the responsibility of purchasing a broad spectrum of goods or services for the company. You will be accountable for researching, negotiating, and procuring the assigned category. The location can be at corporate offices in Bloomington or Marshall, MN or La Palma, CA. You could also be based at one of our large plants in either Houston, TX or Salina, KS.
What you will get from us:
Opportunities for career growth with a GROWING food company.
A culture focused on ensuring the health, safety and well-being of its employees
Support from team members who are authentic, good-natured, and highly skilled
Competitive compensation including a flexible time off program and a “dress for your day” office environment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Works with suppliers to negotiate contracts for current or future purchased items.
Secures desired commodity quantities and varieties at lowest feasible costs that meet quality specifications and plant production requirements.
Resolves QCD (quality, cost, delivery) issues with key customers (manufacturing, marketing, R&D, and sales).
Determines existing and future market conditions.
Monitors and tracks supplier performance, cost savings, and continuous improvement.
Participates on new product development teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Education : Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Years of Related Experience: 2-5 years of related experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Experience with MRO buying is preferred.
Intermediate PC skills including Microsoft Excel, SAP would be a bonus!
Intermediate proficiency in data generation from electronic systems. Intermediate numeric analytical skills.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing via reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients or customers.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area circumference, and volume.
The ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, achieve objectives, manage confidential information and work cooperatively in groups.
Proactive mindset. Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently
High attention to detail and accuracy
The employing subsidiaries of Schwan’s Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin or other protected class.
Salary : $53,700 - $68,000
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