Maintenance Purchaser

Apply NowOverview: Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets. We are currently seeking a Factory Maintenance Purchaser to report to the Factory Technical Manager. This is a factory-based position responsible for two sites with primary responsibilities to include timely procurement of necessary parts and equipment to support our maintenance program across multiple manufacturing sites.  Pay Range:  $64,139-$72,245.  Benefits of working for Primo Brands: Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA)Retirement/Investing:401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Insurance:  Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismembermentOther great benefits: Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:Maintains effective working relationships with technical and production teams across both sites while also building relationships with key external vendors. Uses the SAP system to procure MRO materials. Reviews requisitions and check against work orders and MRP for accuracy.Creates material masters and works with maintenance staff to set MRP levels. Applies MRP concepts to inventory. Maintains SAP purchasing data.Communicates regularly with vendors to procure correct material in a timely and efficient manner.Assures adherence to using corporate contracted suppliersUnderstands and applies MRP concepts for stocked materialContacts vendors to assure material specification, price, and sourcing information are correctAnalyzes material requirements for both stocked and direct purchase inventoryCommunicates with Factory StoreKeepers/Technical Leads to assure appropriate application and delivery of MRO purchasesProcesses Requisitions to create purchase orders for releaseCommunicates orders to vendorsReviews open purchase orders and follows up with vendors if necessaryWorks with accounts payable to resolve invoicing and pricing variancesProcesses new material requests and maintains material masters Reviews all requisitions for accuracyMaintains PIR's and Source lists for materialsSubmits new vendor requestsIdentifies vendor numbers and possible extensions cross factoryAttends and participates in national peer group conference callsReviews, understands, and applies all required corporate policies and procedures Qualifications: Key qualifications include:High-School Diploma or GED – Preferred Certification in Industrial Maintenance or Project Management.Minimum of 5 Years hands-on in the field experience in maintenance planning or project management.Travel up to 25%Ability to read and interpret complex technical parts manuals, catalogues, SOP’s.Experience across several business functions with fully developed verbal and written communication skills.Maintenance and technical lead experience within highspeed packaging, ideally beverage, food or other clean manufacturing.   Proven track record in delivering results through others by working with cross-functional teams.  Awareness of Continuous Improvement methodologies. (LEAN, DMAIC, 5why, BDA, TPM).          Advanced hands-on working knowledge of AMM / CMMS systems (SAP Required).Must be able to lead and facilitate meetings with large groups both in person and virtually.Advanced use of Microsoft Excel and Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, TEAMS).Must be able to complete complex data analysis and communicate in Lehman’s terms.Self-motivated and able to manage time independently. Salary Range Disclaimer:The salary range provided for this position is an approximation based on market research, internal compensation data and the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Final salary offers are determined through a comprehensive evaluation of candidate qualifications and may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location of the position. Other components of the compensation package, including benefits and bonuses, will also be considered.  We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we encourage open dialogue about compensation during the interview process.Apply Now