Corporate MRO Buyer-Hybrid Job at Smithfield Foods
Job Locations: US-IL-Lisle Your Opportunity:
The Corporate MRO Buyer is responsible for purchasing materials, equipment, supplies, and services in accordance with prescribed purchasing regulations and procedures. This position optimizes price, delivery and terms in accordance with all policies. Core Responsibilities:
About Smithfield Foods:
The Supply Chain team is looking for motivated professionals to facilitate the distribution of our great products to customers and consumers. These personnel can analyze production metrics against market needs in Supply & Demand Planning, focus on product transportation through Logistics, procure goods and services, or ensure the shelves of your local grocery store are stocked by Direct Store Delivery.
The Corporate MRO Buyer is responsible for purchasing materials, equipment, supplies, and services in accordance with prescribed purchasing regulations and procedures. This position optimizes price, delivery and terms in accordance with all policies.
- Creates purchase requisitions. Rationalizes inventory positions to optimize corporate working capital.
- Evaluates existing suppliers and makes recommendations on new suppliers.
- Assists in managing the RFQ and RFP process to determine commodity price and length of strategic agreements.
- Issues purchase orders; follows up and expedites as necessary.
- Identifies potential suppliers and issues requests for quotations.
- Monitors market trends and conditions.
- Participate in brainstorming across various facilities.
- May facilitate weekly calls, publishes meeting recaps, and follow-ups as needed.
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 and 3+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2+ years of buying experience is preferred
- SAP experience preferred
- Capable of communicating and expressing ideas clearly and concisely, in both written and oral formats.
- Strong planning, organization, and execution skills.
- Knowledge of ERP or MRP systems, Internet, Spreadsheet, Word and Excel software.
- P.M., A.P.P. or APICS certification.
- 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.
- 20% travel required
To learn more about Smithfield’s benefits, visit smithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits.
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More than 63,000 employees globally drive our success. We strive to create a fair, ethical and rewarding work environment.
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
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BENEFITS
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SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE
Sustainability is ingrained in our culture and guides how we operate. We believe in innovating for the future.
About Smithfield Foods:
Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
EEO/AA Information:
Smithfield 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.
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