MRO Purchasing Specialist

Chobani, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

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Bonus

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Benefits package

Job summary

Chobani, a leading food company headquartered in New York, seeks an MRO Purchasing Specialist to source and procure MRO tools, parts and services, supporting Maintenance and other teams. The role entails coordinating with OEM suppliers, obtaining quotes, and managing supplier relationships in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires at least 2 years in inventory or purchasing, familiarity with SAP, and strong teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; college degree preferred.
• 2+ years inventory or purchasing experience.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Source items from OEM suppliers and distributors.
• Obtain quotes to ensure best cost and value.
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate suppliers.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Parts teams.
• Prepare Purchase Order requisitions and confirm orders.
• Source emergency parts as needed.
• Maintain ETA dates in SAP.
• Develop standard parts flow processes.
• Implement supplier processes to reduce overages/shortages.
• Maintain electronic files for orders and packing slips.
• Work with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice issues.
• Resolve supplier packing slip discrepancies.
• Coordinate procurement to ensure inventory transactions.
• Provide information to Technicians on parts ordering.
• Analyze inventory and MRO spend.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory management

Vendor management

Communication

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

MRO Purchasing Specialist role will provide support to the Maintenance and other Chobani teams to source and procure MRO tools, parts and services.

Responsibilities

• The Work directly with OEM suppliers and distributors to source items as needed
• Obtain quotes and research purchasing options to obtain the best cost, quality and value
• Manage and maintain vendor relationships, and evaluate suppliers
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Parts teams to meet operational needs
• Prepare Purchase Order requisitions and ensure order confirmations are received
• Source and procure emergency parts as needed
• Maintain accurate ETA dates in SAP system
• Develop and recommend standard methodologies for the parts flow process and procedures
• Develop and implement processes with suppliers to improve processes and reduce parts overages/shortages
• Maintain electronic files for all orders and packing slips
• Work with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice issues
• Resolve supplier packing slip discrepancies
• Coordinate procurement processes to ensure accurate inventory transactions
• Provide information and communication to Technicians regarding parts and part ordering processes
• Analyze inventory and MRO spend
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Requirements

• High school degree or GED required, college degree preferred
• Preferred experience with SAP
• Minimum 2 years of inventory or purchasing experience
• Ability to establish and maintain priorities in order to complete assignments by target dates without detailed instructions
• Average proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal skills with positive, customer-orientation combined with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 byHamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does.

Chobani manufactures its products inNew York,Idaho,MichiganandAustralia, and its products are available throughoutNorth Americaand distributed inAustraliaand other select markets.

For more information, please visit www.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time position is$24.25-$30.75, + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: starting at 70 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.