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Kraft Heinz Winchester
Lead BuyerPlanner Job Description
Function: Operations
The statements included in this Position Description reflect in general the duties and responsibilities of this position and are not to be interpreted as being all inclusive. The focus should be on the position and not the current incumbent.
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of this role is to purchase goods and services for Maintenance Warehouse and Operations departments and build cost savings for facility through negotiating pricing for items and services needed to support Production. Secondary responsibilities include assisting these departments with Project Management Planning and Performance Monitoring.
Crucial Responsibilities
- Purchase materials and services through Ariba Guided Buying for Operations Warehouse and Maintenance departments
- Build and maintain blanket POs for vendor led inventory and services
- Request quotes from vendors/suppliers
- Consult with Accounting prior to purchasing
- Post receipt(s) to purchase order
- Follow up on PO deliveries invoice posting and vendor payment
- Review budget(s) for availability to schedule services
- Assist with monthly department budgets
- Track department spending
- Assist with SAP and Ariba system maintenance including setting up/updating vendors creating PO numbers and general data entry
- Assist with supervising company maintenance room inventory
- Submit help desk tickets and work with IT to solve problems with SAP Ariba etc.
- Assist with invoice issues as needed
- File expense reports when necessary
- Assist with Quality Risk Management Processes
- Assist with KHMS process
- Train back up Buyer/Planner
Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering Construction Engineering Civil Engineering Material Management Supply Chain or evidence of in progress degree is preferred.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required and three to five years of purchasing experience and construction or manufacturing industry experience will be considered.
- Military Service (including active National Guard and Reserves) is a plus.
Skills Knowledge and Abilities
- Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills is a must
- SAP ECC/Catalyst experience is preferred
- Ability to analyze compile data review submittals and proposals and identify cost savings opportunities
- Ability to work in a fastpaced environment
- Skills for critical thinking problem solving and quick decisionmaking
- Organizational skills to support monthly quarterly and annual cost report(s) and quality documentation
- Experience in running material inventories placing and receiving orders and sourcing rare or hardtofind parts is a plus
This position also has accountability for QRMP standards as outlined in the Winchester Kraft Heinz QRMP accountability document.
Proficiencies/ABILITIES: These are key observable/measurable skills knowledge and behaviors required that contribute to successful performance in the position. (e.g. commit to results customer focus etc..
Safety Awareness Being aware of conditions that affect employee safety. Quality Orientation Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Adaptability Maintaining efficiency when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures processes requirements or cultures. Teamwork/Collaboration Working effectively with team/work group or those outside the formal line of authority (e.g. peers senior managers) to accomplish organizational goals; taking actions that respect the needs and contributions of others; contributing to and accepting the consensus; subordinating own objectives to the objectives of the organization or team.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to the capabilities above a good candidate will possess strong organizational skills ability to multi task a basic understanding of mechanic parts and how they work.
WORKING CONDITIONS: While performing the duties of this Job the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Personal Protective Equipment. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to wear appropriate companyissued safety and GMP equipment including: steel toe shoes that are also slip resistant hearing protection bump cap and other personal protective equipment.
Document: HRJD102
Revised: 2/11/2025
Supersedes: New S:hrJob DescriptionsHourly
Location(s)
Winchester PlantKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race color national origin age sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact .
Employment Type
Full-Time
