Harrisonburg, VA, US
1 day ago
Maintenance Buyer - 1st Shift - Offering $1,500 Sign on Bonus!

​Requisition ID: 57796 
Position Type: (US)Full Time 
Workplace Arrangement:   

Who Kerry Is: Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.Where you'll work:

Our Harrisonburg, VA, location is part of our Taste division and creates a variety of stock broth, soups, and bases. We work in a fast paced and ever-changing environment, where we work hard but also enjoy taking part in the community thanks to Kerry’s employee engagement program. If you’re looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can have some fun with, we might be the place for you!

 

We have immediate openings for a Maintenance Buyer to support our 1st shift, 8:00AM - 4:30PM, Monday - Friday. 

 

Salary:

 

The typical hiring range for this role is $28.00 - 32.00 per hour and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications. This position may also be eligible for a shift differential and/or overtime.  In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements). 

 

What you'll do:

Join Our Team as a Maintenance Buyer!

 

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a knack for managing procurement processes? We are looking for a dedicated Maintenance Buyer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our maintenance department by handling various procurement tasks.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Open and receive packages in SAP Follow up on quotes and update parts statuses Respond to emails and create/send purchase orders (POs) to vendors Manage open texts and resolve issues delaying POs from moving to a closed status Conduct monthly cycle counting

 

Performance Measurement:

 

Managing open text backlog Updating dates on open POs Timely updates of PO statuses Efficient email management Keeping quote updates current What you'll need to be successful in this role: High School diploma or equivalent Ability to learn and use SAP, previous experience preferred Communication skills and ability to work with other across leadership Previous Maintenance or Engineering Buyer experience preferred Mechanical understanding

 

What We Offer:

 

A collaborative and supportive work environment Opportunities for professional growth and development Competitive salary and benefits package

If you are passionate about procurement and have a keen eye for detail, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and contribute to our success!

​Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).                              

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.      

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