Maintenance Buyer

Company: Merrick Pet Care
Location: Hereford
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Position: Maintenance Buyer

Location: Hereford, TX

At Merrick, we believe that our people are the source of our competitive advantage, and as we invest in our people, we invest in our shared future. When you join Merrick PetCare in Hereford, TX you are not only joining a leader in natural and organic pet food, you are joining a tight knit community focused on creating the most nutritious and wholesome food for pets.

As a Maintenance Buyer you will be responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory levels of repair parts and supplies through effective purchasing and storage programs, to keep our plants operating in a safe and efficient manner.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Order stock, non-repetitive, and special parts for the maintenance department and storeroom.
* Manage the material arrival and arrange for delivery of all items.
* Process, print and review all purchase orders and expedite as required.
* Handle vendor inquiries and assist accounting in payment resolution. Utilize company preferred vendor list
* Compile maintenance management costs
* Review pertinent stock material information
* Monitor and identify potential inventory shortfalls and coordinate efforts to resolve.
* Perform all other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

1+ years or more buying experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Must work well with others. Must possess good computer skills. Must have excellent math skills. Knowledge of Maintenance is helpful.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Merrick Petcare. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. We hope you'll consider sharing in our mission--you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Merrick Petcare home.

Merrick Pet Care is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and looks for diversity in qualified candidates for employment.

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at alytle@merrickpetcare.com to notify us of any needs related to completing the job application.

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