Site Buyer
PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH, Newport News, VA, United States
Overview
The Site Buyer manages all purchasing, sourcing, and inventory activities that support daily manufacturing plant operations. This role ensures timely availability of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) parts, plant consumables, and shop supplies while maintaining cost effectiveness, inventory accuracy, and strong system integrity.
The Site Buyer partners closely with Maintenance, Operations, and Performance teams to manage spend, support equipment reliability, and ensure purchasing and inventory processes are executed accurately and efficiently.
Responsibilities
Purchasing & Sourcing
Procure all MRO parts, equipment, and plant consumables
Execute sourcing and purchasing activities through the MyBuy procurement system
Ensure timely order placement, delivery, and issue resolution
Support cost control through price comparison, supplier selection, and spend visibility
Inventory Management & Control
Monitor and manage inventory levels to support plant reliability while minimizing excess and obsolescence
Own inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation
Oversee storeroom organization, part labeling, and inventory standards
Support parts kitting for planned maintenance and scheduled work
System & Data Integrity
Maintain accuracy and integrity of purchasing and inventory data within MyBuy
Research and resolve discrepancies involving purchase orders, receipts, invoices, and inventory balances
Keep part descriptions, pricing, supplier information, and usage data current and accurate
Receiving & Storeroom Operations
Coordinate receiving of purchased materials and equipment
Ensure proper documentation, storage, and system receipt of incoming materials
Partner with Maintenance and Operations to prioritize urgent or critical part needs
Cross‑Functional Partnership
Work with Maintenance teams to forecast parts needs and support equipment uptime
Collaborate with Operations and Performance Managers/Analysts to track spend and usage trends
Support audits and compliance activities related to purchasing and inventory controls
Compensation and Benefits
The expected compensation range for this position is between $60,600 - $94,450.
Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Qualifications
Experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory management, or supply chain within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong organizational and data management skills
Working knowledge of purchasing and inventory control systems
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced plant environment
Experience with MRO purchasing and storeroom operations
Experience using MyBuy or similar ERP/procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Knowledge of maintenance parts, equipment, and industrial supplies
Experience supporting audits or inventory control processes
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred (maintenance or related field)
5+ years of operations or maintenance experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrated success in a results‑oriented, challenging environment
Must have indefinite right to work in the United States
Leadership & People Skills
Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive change
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team‑building skills
Ability to lead a team‑based approach to decision‑making
EEO Statement
Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please download the available EEO rights documents. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement.
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The Site Buyer manages all purchasing, sourcing, and inventory activities that support daily manufacturing plant operations. This role ensures timely availability of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) parts, plant consumables, and shop supplies while maintaining cost effectiveness, inventory accuracy, and strong system integrity.
The Site Buyer partners closely with Maintenance, Operations, and Performance teams to manage spend, support equipment reliability, and ensure purchasing and inventory processes are executed accurately and efficiently.
Responsibilities
Purchasing & Sourcing
Procure all MRO parts, equipment, and plant consumables
Execute sourcing and purchasing activities through the MyBuy procurement system
Ensure timely order placement, delivery, and issue resolution
Support cost control through price comparison, supplier selection, and spend visibility
Inventory Management & Control
Monitor and manage inventory levels to support plant reliability while minimizing excess and obsolescence
Own inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation
Oversee storeroom organization, part labeling, and inventory standards
Support parts kitting for planned maintenance and scheduled work
System & Data Integrity
Maintain accuracy and integrity of purchasing and inventory data within MyBuy
Research and resolve discrepancies involving purchase orders, receipts, invoices, and inventory balances
Keep part descriptions, pricing, supplier information, and usage data current and accurate
Receiving & Storeroom Operations
Coordinate receiving of purchased materials and equipment
Ensure proper documentation, storage, and system receipt of incoming materials
Partner with Maintenance and Operations to prioritize urgent or critical part needs
Cross‑Functional Partnership
Work with Maintenance teams to forecast parts needs and support equipment uptime
Collaborate with Operations and Performance Managers/Analysts to track spend and usage trends
Support audits and compliance activities related to purchasing and inventory controls
Compensation and Benefits
The expected compensation range for this position is between $60,600 - $94,450.
Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Qualifications
Experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory management, or supply chain within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong organizational and data management skills
Working knowledge of purchasing and inventory control systems
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced plant environment
Experience with MRO purchasing and storeroom operations
Experience using MyBuy or similar ERP/procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Knowledge of maintenance parts, equipment, and industrial supplies
Experience supporting audits or inventory control processes
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred (maintenance or related field)
5+ years of operations or maintenance experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrated success in a results‑oriented, challenging environment
Must have indefinite right to work in the United States
Leadership & People Skills
Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive change
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team‑building skills
Ability to lead a team‑based approach to decision‑making
EEO Statement
Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please download the available EEO rights documents. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement.
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