On-Site MRO Buyer & Inventory Strategist

Field Fresh Foods; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with performance-based

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k)

Employee discounts

On-Demand Pay

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

Field Fresh Foods is seeking a detail-oriented MRO Buyer/Purchaser responsible for managing inventory, ordering parts, and supporting the maintenance team to ensure essential supplies are available. The role emphasizes cost control through negotiations and accurate record-keeping.

The successful candidate will track inventory levels, manage relationships with vendors, and maintain logs of purchases and maintenance activities while communicating fluently in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Education and experience in inventory management, purchasing, or maintenance support.
• Fluency in Spanish and English preferred for effective communication with staff and vendors.
• Experience negotiating pricing, contracts, and terms with vendors to maximize cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory of maintenance parts, tools, and supplies, ensuring stock levels are accurate.
• Order and receive parts, tools, and equipment as needed to support maintenance operations.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with vendors to optimize costs and ensure timely deliveries.
• Track and record inventory usage, deliveries, and reorders using inventory management systems.
• Issue parts and tools to maintenance technicians, ensuring proper documentation.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and inventory audits to prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Assist in organizing and labeling storage areas to improve efficiency and accessibility.
• Work closely with the maintenance team to anticipate needs and minimize downtime.
• Maintain detailed records of purchases, work orders, and maintenance logs.
• Communicate effectively in both English and Spanish to support maintenance staff.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Negotiation skills

Inventory management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving mindset

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or technical certification preferred

Tools

Inventory management software

Spreadsheets

Google Workspace

Job description

Field Fresh Foods is seeking a detail-oriented MRO Buyer/Purchaser responsible for managing inventory, ordering parts, and supporting the maintenance team to ensure essential supplies are available. The role emphasizes cost control through negotiations and accurate record-keeping.

The successful candidate will track inventory levels, manage relationships with vendors, and maintain logs of purchases and maintenance activities while communicating fluently in English and Spanish.