A mutually rewarding experience.

Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize there’s more to being in business than just making a profit. That’s the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet.  What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability.

Because it’s never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. It’s about how you can grab everything that’s within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. It’s about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means we’ll all be a little better off. It’s that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job.

About Mars, Incorporated 

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN’S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Buyer - (MRO)  

This position supports Maintenance, Operations, Sanitation by procuring materials through the site procurement system to buy goods and services that the facility requires to operate.  This position will ensure the Ft. Smith, Arkansas site adheres to MARS purchasing policies.   The Position will also partner with site budget stake holders and the site finance department to provide information for budget spend.

What we’re looking for:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills
• Experience with purchasing systems and processes
• 3 years MRO procurement and vendor relations experience preferred

What you’ll be doing:

• Request POs to be issued through the site purchasing system for materials requested by the various departments.   Single point of PO request to standardize those requests.
• Maintain record of orders and delivery dates, following up when these are past due delivery.
• Resolve discrepancies with Purchase Orders among Receiving, Accounting and Vendors.
• Utilize purchasing system to update and maintain item history, vendors, and quality information.
• Provide period spend and accrual information to the site finance department.
• Inventory comptroller for inventory annual and period cycle counts.
• Anticipate and recognize suspected shortages (i.e., shutdown and Capital Project requirements) and actively communicate potential problems to leadership.
• Advise the appropriate plant associate of unusually high usage of parts and supplies to provide the associate information to identify potential equipment problems and/or stock-outs.
• Be a resource to plant associates in researching, sourcing, and solving problems when searching for specialized parts/equipment which are required for a particular use or machine.
• Has knowledge of the plant's products and goals.
• Has general knowledge of Mars & the systems used by Mars.
• Source alternative vendors to reduce cost without sacrificing quality.
• Arrange for emergency pick-up and delivery for urgently needed items.

What to Expect from Mars:

• The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package. 
• To be respected and valued.
• The Five Principles at the center of every decision
• The opportunity to work cross functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come.
   

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.