Maintenance, Repair and Operations Buyer

Looking for a procurement opportunity in the heart of South Reno?
Pacific Cheese has been family owned and operated for over 50 years. We offer a competitive benefits package including health, dental and vision. We also provide AD&D, LTD, STD, Employee Life Insurance at no cost. In addition to paid vacation, sick and holiday time as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer match.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

The MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) Buyer is responsible for the procurement of MRO and Indirect materials for Pacific Cheese operations, following established procedures, practices, and policies.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement strategies to procure MRO and Indirect Materials.
• Prepare RFQs and RFPs, assess submissions, and conduct negotiations on pricing, terms, and delivery.  
• Procure products and services that generate value, ensure supply, enhance safety, and increase plant performance.  
• Develop replenishment strategies to manage inventory levels such as Safety Stock, Min/Max, or VMI.       
• Create purchase orders and/or blanket purchase orders, ensuring all relevant parties are notified. 
• Document, monitor, track, and update as required all material purchases including but not limited to, pricing, lead times, deliveries, and confirmations.
• Maintain prompt and effective communication with individuals at all levels internally and externally.
• Create, track, and maintain spreadsheets related to Procurement activities as required.
• Obtaining necessary documentation, certificates, and safety data sheets as required. 

• Able to navigate, update, and verify data in the system as required.  
• Serve as relief to the Director of Purchasing and Buyers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• All employees are required to follow Pacific Cheese Safety and Quality policy. This involves adhering to Attendance, Safety, Quality, and Sustainability programs, as well as participating in required training sessions.  

MISSION STATEMENT:

“To supply the highest quality cheese products and service to the retail and foodservice industries.”   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Must be computer literate, having the ability to learn, navigate and use designated software programs as required to perform job functions.  Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measuring whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Must be able to work effectively in a multi-tasking work environment and prioritize workload.  Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision and be able to interact positively with others within the department and organization.

PACIFIC CHEESE REQUIRED TRAINING: 

All new employees are required to attend New Employee Orientation and applicable safety and job specific training as directed thereafter.  In house software applications, Excel and Microsoft Word - Intermediate.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Associated Degree desired.  Must have two to four years relevant work experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. Includes heavy phone and computer work but occasionally need to be in plant; approximately 70% of time is spent behind the desk, 10% of time is in person interaction with other departments, 20% in plant. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be capable of lifting up to 40 pounds and conducting receiving, put-away, and stocking activities. 

Pacific Cheese is a drug-free workplace; pre-employment includes drug screen.

Pacific Cheese is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.