Maintenance Purchaser
Location: Breinigsville
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North
America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an
extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably
sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed
across more than 150,000 retail outlets. Job Description We are
currently seeking a Factory Maintenance Purchaser to report to the
Factory Technical Manager in our Allentown West Factory . This is a
factory based position with primary responsibilities to include
timely procurement of necessary parts and equipment to support our
maintenance program across multiple manufacturing sites. Maintains
effective working relationships with technical and production teams
across both sites while also building relationships with key
external vendors. Uses the SAP system to procure MRO materials.
Reviews requisitions and check against work orders and MRP for
accuracy. Creates material masters and works with maintenance staff
to set MRP levels. Applies MRP concepts to inventory. Maintains SAP
purchasing data. Communicates regularly with vendors to procure
correct material in a timely and efficient manner. Pay Range:
$70,553 - $79,469. This role is eligible for an annual bonus. Key
responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: •
Assures adherence to using corporate contracted suppliers. •
Understands and applies proper codification to materials. •
Understands and applies MRP concepts for stocked material. •
Contacts vendors to assure material specification, price, and
sourcing information are correct. • Analyzes material requirements
for both stocked and direct purchase inventory. • Communicates with
Factory StoreKeepers/Technical Leads to assure appropriate
application and delivery of MRO purchases. • Processes Requisitions
to create purchase orders for release. • Communicates orders to
vendors. • Reviews open purchase orders and follows up with vendors
if necessary. • Works with accounts payable to resolve invoicing
and pricing variances. • Processes new material requests and
maintains material masters. • Reviews all requisitions for
accuracy. • Maintains PIR's and Source lists for materials. •
Submits new vendor requests. • Identifies vendor numbers and
possible extensions cross factory. • Attends and participates in
national peer group conference calls. • Reviews, understands, and
applies all required corporate policies and procedures.
Qualifications Key qualifications include: • High-School Diploma or
GED – Preferred Certification in Industrial Maintenance or Project
Management. • Minimum of 5 Years hands-on in the field experience
in maintenance planning or project management. • Travel up to 25% •
Ability to read and interpret complex technical parts manuals,
catalogues, SOP’s. • Experience across several business functions
with fully developed verbal and written communication skills. •
Maintenance and technical lead experience within highspeed
packaging, ideally beverage, food or other clean manufacturing. •
Proven track record in delivering results through others by working
with cross-functional teams. • Awareness of Continuous Improvement
methodologies. (LEAN, DMAIC, 5why, BDA, TPM). • Advanced hands-on
working knowledge of AMM / CMMS systems (SAP Required). • Must be
able to lead and facilitate meetings with large groups both in
person and virtually. • Advanced use of Microsoft Excel and Office
Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, TEAMS). • Must be able to
complete complex data analysis and communicate in Lehman’s terms. •
Self-motivated and able to manage time independently. Salary Range
Disclaimer: The salary range provided for this position is an
approximation based on market research, internal compensation data
and the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Final salary
offers are determined through a comprehensive evaluation of
candidate qualifications and may vary depending on factors such as
skills, experience, and geographic location of the position. Other
components of the compensation package, including benefits and
bonuses, will also be considered. We are committed to fair and
equitable compensation practices, and we encourage open dialogue
about compensation during the interview process. Primo Brands’
established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring®
and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®,
regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain®
Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Water® and
Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and
ACION®. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and
industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create
consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across
Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands,
our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and
deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers
wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in
fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are
deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the
sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations
to come. Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and
Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and
diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race,
religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy,
childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation,
gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status,
sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as
an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally
protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants
with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state,
and local law. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to
a disability, please contact us at Primo Brands Human Resources
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