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Buyer- MRO

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Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

Rigby, ID (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/20/2026

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_PARAGRAPH JOB_DESCRIPTION.SHARE.HTML Bob Evans Farms Operations Administrative Rigby, Idaho Regular Full-Time No 31262 Job Description Business Unit Overview About Bob Evans Farms, Inc. For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We're proud to be the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides•, including many varieties of wholesome, feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. We're also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs. In addition to our flagship Bob Evans ® brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes ® , Egg Beaters ® and Owens ® Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit www.bobevansgrocery.com .
Responsibilities Position Summary :
The Procurement/MRO specialist is responsible for the timely and cost-effective strategic sourcing of complex goods and services in accordance with corporate policies and procedures. This position works closely with the operations and maintenance regarding the application and integration of procurement philosophies and techniques to meet the needs of internal customer requirements from a category sourcing perspective.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Apply good stores management practices and parts management to ensure parts and equipment availability to ensure uptime. Retain full reliability of parts while stored in Storeroom. Apply Procurement strategies to optimize cost of storage and handling. Establish kitting area for work orders. Support the goal of procurement. Be an effective business partner for BEF Sulphur Springs operations. Comply with functional SOP's and GMP requirements. Comply with BEF's Expense Approval Policy for all purchases. Monitor incoming order to ensure materials and equipment are being delivered and services completed in a timely manner. Resolve material shortages, which are caused by supplier delivery delays, non-conforming material and other problems, to satisfactory resolution. Expedite emergency orders as needed. Ensure purchase order are accurate and complete to the price, quantity, item description, quote and invoice. Ensure all quotes, confirmations, approvals, notes, attachments and expected delivery dates are updated in the purchasing and inventory management system. Promote strong working relationships both internally across all departments and externally with key suppliers. Identify in capitalize on opportunities to reduce purchasing costs and track the savings. Create purchase order for all purchases: Gather appropriate backup(quotes, invoices). Obtain clarification when needed (quantity, pricing). Work with Vendors (delivery dates, pricing). Place orders with vendors. Receive prior approval prior from the Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Supervisor in the absences of the manager to generating PO's. Gather Information to set up new vendors. Verify/work with A/P to process invoices in a timely manner. Work with A/P and/or vendor to correct any billing, invoice payment issues. Track all PO spending and compare to budget in Excel spreadsheet. Review open PO's to ensure they are received in a timely manner (prep for month end to reduce slash eliminate accruals. Notify accounting of any PO's that need to be accrued for. Supply backup for accrual entries. Track and accumulate spend history for budgeting. AFE (capital projects) tracking. Obtain certificate of insurance from vendors. Obtain safety documents from vendors. All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education/Experience Required:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as quotes, contracts, purchase orders and agreements, and standard operating procedures (SOP's). Ability to write correspondence. Interact daily with Accounting Manager, Internal Department managers and staff. Interact routinely with suppliers to obtain quotes, check on orders, and follow up on issues. Professional and courteous at all times. Ability to understand basic math without using a calculator.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
High School or GED required: Post-secondary school education preferred. 1-year related experience. SAP or Oracle ERP experience. Bachelor's degree or similar experience with a minimum of one-year ordering or purchasing consumables for use in food manufacturing environment. Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs and spreadsheets is mandatory, as is a capacity to follow written procedures, and an ability to read, right, and understand English. Incumbent must have excellent organizational and oral and written communication skills. Apply JOB_DESCRIPTION.SHARE.HTML
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_PARAGRAPH JOB_DESCRIPTION.SHARE.HTML Offers of employment will be determined by factors including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education and/or training and geographical location of the open position. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefit plans and programs to eligible employees, including but not limited to: Paid time off Health Benefits Life Insurance Disability coverage Employee assistance programs (includes counseling, coaching, online programs, etc.) 401(k) Bob Evans Farms provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws. The requirements shared represent those the applicant must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, we welcome you to confidentially inform us. Please contact us at hr@bobevansfoods.com . Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Bob Evans Farms is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, medical condition, marital status, or a physical or mental disability. © 2026 Post Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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