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Albertsons

Maintenance Buyer

Albertsons, San Leandro, California, United States, 94579


Responsibilities

About the company

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the retail revolution. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose : to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.

Bring your flavor

Are you skilled in sourcing and purchasing with a passion for keeping operations running smoothly? Join our team as a Maintenance Buyer at our dairy production facility! In this key role, you'll be responsible for procuring the essential parts and materials that keep our equipment in top condition. Your expertise will ensure we always have what we need to maintain seamless production and deliver the highest quality dairy products. If you're detail-oriented, resourceful, and ready to make a big impact, apply now and help us keep our dairy operations running at peak performance!

What you will 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.

The position will be based in San Leandro, CA.

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.Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.What we are searching for

All other duties as assigned. We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience:

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.

What is it like at Albertsons?

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.

ALBERTSONS SAFEWAY IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269.