MRO Buyer - Beloit

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Michael Angelo’s, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder’s of Hanover. 

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell’s…

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s.   Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here…

The MRO Buyer is responsible for purchasing products, tools, machine and equipment parts, weldments, electrical components/supplies, and MRO/materials to support the site. All purchases will meet our organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. Actively seeks out and qualifies new manufacturing vendors capable of fabricating and assembling the complex components necessary for our organization's highly technical operations. Consistently meets company objectives by selecting suppliers whom achieve high marks in quality, delivery, price and reliability. Follows the purchasing policies and procedures and is highly skilled in fulfilling all essential duties and responsibilities.

What you will do…

• Process requisitions and purchase orders.
• Negotiates with suppliers to obtain best price, availability, quality, and delivery.
• Record purchase order acknowledgments and update PO discrepancies.
• Expedite and perform procurement activities to ensure the organization's current and anticipated demand for products and materials (stock and non-stock) are met and in alignment with company purchasing strategies.
• Develop an effective and accurate system for monitoring purchase orders.
• Work with the maintenance team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned orders and report any back ordered or missing products.
• Assist others with maintaining inventory levels and materials on a regular basis.
• Effectively communicate with the maintenance team to ensure all orders are accurate.
• Monitor the quality and timeliness of products and materials supplied; coordinate the return of damaged goods and/or replacement items.
• Negotiate and coordinate vendor returns as needed.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve problems with timeliness and product quality.
• Maintain and cultivate relationships with one or more suppliers, vendors, internal or external customers.
• Research and resolve account payables nonconformance with suppliers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate complex technical information both verbally and in writing
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, blueprints, component specifications including Bill of Materials and Tolerances
• Ability to assess new vendor capabilities based on size, location, and manufacturing abilities and provide overviews to management
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as price vs. cost analysis, discounts, percentages, proportions, area, circumference, volume, metrics and interest.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve technical problems and deal with a variety of variables where limited standardization exists.
• Ability to respond promptly to inquiries from managers, production supervisors, production personnel, and customers.

What you bring to the table…

• Required minimum education: High school diploma or GED and 3 years’ relevant experience
• Preferred education: Bachelor’s degree
• Proficiency in SAP system
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Outlook
• Highly Organized

It would be great if you had…

• Strong interpersonal skills to work with team members, clients and suppliers in a fast paced, complex environment
• Computer skills and aptitude to learn various Inventory Management applications.
• Mathematical aptitude for basic calculations.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with MS-Office products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between 

$42,700-$61,400

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.