Technical Purchasing / Buyer - Military Veterans

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If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

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Job Title: Technical Purchasing / Buyer

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

· 1st Shift: 7 AM to 3:30PM, Monday – Saturday.

· Starting hourly pay of $25-$28. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or geographic location.

· Yearly reviews and raises.

· Comprehensive Nestlé benefits after 30 days of employment

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH:

· Requests quotes, places purchase orders for parts and supplies, and completes related paperwork.

· Generates a weekly status update for pending quotes and purchase orders.

· Sources parts, manufacturers, and distributors through available resources.

· Assists with receiving, inspection, distribution, and storage of parts.

· Assists mechanics and supervisors with emergency orders through Manufacturers’ Tech support, customer service, parts departments, drawings, and instruction manuals on the internet.

· Fills in for MRO and performs inventory cycle counts, as needed.

· Ensures that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are followed and the highest standards for quality, safety, and compliance are promoted.

· Follows all company policies & procedures as well as the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).

· Purchase approved Service, NLAG and Non-Stock parts in the required time line at the best prices following finance guidelines for procurement

· Obtain required bids for all parts and services

· Manage required PO’s and contracts for parts and services.

· Manage annual requirements (Bidding / PO’s / Contracts) for necessary emergency services

REQUIREMENTS:

· Ability to work overtime, irregular hours, emergency shifts, or rotating shifts, required.

· High school diploma, GED, or trade school equivalent, preferred.

· Experience with computers including SAP applications, CMMS, Microsoft, PDF.

· Previous experience in a purchasing environment required.

· Sound technical skills, logical ability, and strong problem analysis and resolutions skills.

· Ability to write standard information into related paperwork and present to management.

· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

· Ability to speak, write, and understand English.

Requisition ID

326237 

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 Nestlé. 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. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. 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 accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

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