F2630 – Foods Maintenance Purchasing Resource; 1st Shift

Bama Foods, 5377 East 66th Street North, Tulsa, OK, USA | Maintenance | Bama Foods | Hourly | Full Time

Foods Maintenance Purchasing Resource; 1st Shift

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt Employment Type: Full Time

Description: The Maintenance Purchasing Resource is responsible for sourcing, procuring, and managing materials, parts, and services required to support maintenance and facility needs. This role ensures timely availability of maintenance supplies/parts while controlling costs, maintaining supplier relationships, and aligning purchasing activities with safety, quality, and operational standards. The position works closely with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to minimize downtime, support preventive and corrective maintenance, and optimize inventory levels

Job Requirements:

• Perform the essential functions and physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

• Regularly attend work on time and for the entire shift at the office or plant where you are scheduled

• Complete job tasks and responsibilities as directed or required

• Utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills including the ability to: 1) raise vital questions and problems and formulate them clearly and precisely; 2) gather and assess data and information and use abstract ideas to interpret it effectively, 3) come to well-reasoned conclusions and solutions, testing them against relevant criteria and standards; 4) think open-mindedly about alternatives while recognizing and assessing their inherent assumptions, implications, and practical consequences; and 5) communicate effectively with others in figuring out solutions to complex problems

• Provide written and oral communication to effectively communicate with all work groups

• Use resources to manage, optimize, and consolidate indirect suppliers

• Responsible for sourcing, selection, and procurement functions for indirect materials/services, production materials, fixed assets and tooling.

• Study inventory levels of current stock to develop strategic purchasing programs that facilitate employee access to supplies.

• Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Required Experience:

• Technical or Associates degree and/or applicable knowledge/experience

• Proven experience in the purchasing field

• Project management and execution skill set with data analysis

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Maintenance Management Systems

• Experience and/or training in computer controlled manufacturing process system

• High School diploma or GED

Bama is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce