Preventative Maintenance Systems Owner – Purchasing

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.

If you are a current associate of Primo Brands, please apply via myADP.

• Base Salary: $119,733 - $128,851, this role is eligible for an annual bonus.
• Location: Remote eligible anywhere within the US.
• Travel: Up to 50% within the US.
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8AM-5PM extended hours as needed.

Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA)

Retirement/Investing: 401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Insurance:  Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment

Other great benefits: Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits.

We are currently seeking a PM (Preventative Maintenance) Systems Owner – Purchasing to report to the Reliability Systems Manager and will be Remote. This position will be responsible for assessing, implementing and monitoring PM foundations with a focus on maintenance purchasing and technical capability development. This is a market level position that acts as the subject matter expert (SME) for MRO purchasing.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and maintain strategies for MRO Purchasing to include but not limited to; min/max and criticality reviews, MRP compliance, Open PO review, GR/IR maintenance (VIM management).
• Support Reliability Program Managed (RPM) CAPEX projects. Responsible for generating and tracking all project Purchase Orders (PO), and processing Invoice Received (IR) confirmations throughout the projects.
• Responsible for onboarding all new MRO Purchasers by 90 days of hire.
• Market SAP CMMS subject matter expert responsible for understanding how to analyze weekly and monthly reporting of all critical maintenance KPI’s to include but not limited to; Open PO’s, budget tracking, open purchase reqs, GR/IR review, etc.
• Responsible for management of internal purchasing tools (BlueShop, BlueReview, etc.)
• Drive implementation of purchasing related continuous improvement projects as required. Track completion of actions within multiple factory sites.
• Run maintenance purchasing reports and monitor factory progress.
• Implement the use of purchasing related tools across all sites.

• Act as liaison between corporate procurement team and factory purchasers.
• Support PM Foundations/Systems assessments and track gap closure in each factory site – Purchasing content.
• Support annual budget development process.
• Support implementation of best practice PM’s across multiple sites in developing factories.

• Support and maintain strategies for technical stores management to include but not limited to; obsolescence identification, min/max and criticality reviews, non moving parts analysis.
• Support implementation of best practices related to maintenance systems.

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or equivalent work experience in engineering, technical or operations.
• 5-10 years of purchasing experience.

• Indirect leadership exposure across several functions with fully developed communication skills.
• Experience within highspeed packaging, ideally beverage, food or other clean manufacturing.   
• Proven track record in delivering results by working with cross-functional teams.  
• Successful track record of developing people through mentorship and coaching.
• Developed knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies. (LEAN ,DMAIC, 5why, BDA, TPM).

• Hands on working knowledge of PM/ CPMS systems (SAP Required).             
• Experience serving in a system trainer or “super user” capacity
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Advanced application of Microsoft 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 and schedule travel independently.
• Must be able to Travel up to 50%.
• Sponsorship is not available.

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 AC+ION®.  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.

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.

Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.