MFG Plant Maintenance Buyer

Centennial Farms Dairy
Atlanta, GA

Description for Candidates:

Responsible for buying identified parts and materials required within the maintenance operations. Involved in the control of inventory by maintaining accurate records of purchasing, locating, retrieving, and the shipping of maintenance materials and parts to ensure the day-to-day operations run optimally. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently, and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work
System principles. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.


Responsibilities for Candidates:

  • Utilizing CMMS, responsible for sourcing, ordering, issuing, and coordinating shipping of maintenance parts/materials from vendors to the facility; keep accurate records of purchasing functions and assist in producing budget-related reports.
  • Maintain price list/price quotations, to include soliciting and analyzing quotations, resolving invoice discrepancies, and maintaining market pricing
  • Advise management on market and business conditions.
  • Make price comparisons to ensure best values; responsible for developing a thorough knowledge of local and regional suppliers, their products, and their shipping procedures/costs.
  • Maintain an up to date and accurate vendor/supplier list in the CMMS.
  • Understand/support continuous improvement and familiarize with Kroger accounting systems/procedures including completing PPAS, write off report and work with vendors on various payment issues.
  • Negotiate short-term contracts, consolidate shipments, expedite/coordinate changes, and control commodity inventory beyond immediate production requirements.
  • Coordinate requirements with Our Brands Sourcing and Procurement Category Managers and General Sales Managers.
  • Establish/maintain positive vendor relations, to include evaluating performance, interviewing representatives, reconciling complaints and adjustments, originating communications, visiting vendor facilities, and arranging/participating in meetings.
  • Conduct annual physical inventory of all central stock.
  • Comply with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and procedures.
  • Participate in and actively support all Safety and Reliability initiatives.
  • Balance delivery loads and times while staying within shift limits.
  • Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
  • Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens.


Qualifications for Candidates:

Minimum:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 2+ years of prior experience in maintenance operations.
  • Basic Math skills.
  • Basic knowledge of operations and production processes.
  • Ability to understand complex verbal/written instructions.
  • Strong oral/written communication skills.


Desired:
Any previous food manufacturing experience.

About Centennial Farms Dairy:

Centennial Farms, a Kroger Company, is in the beautiful and bustling city of Atlanta. Nestled near the heart of downtown, this manufacturing site has operated under the Kroger name since 1996 and are currently producing milk, fruit juices, teas, egg nogs and other liquid drinks for Kroger grocery stores in the southeast region Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement

Posted 2026-02-03

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