Maintenance, Repair and Operations Buyer

Pacific Cheese•Reno, NV

8h•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to procure MRO and Indirect Materials, preparing RFQs and RFPs, assessing submissions, and conducting negotiations on pricing, terms, and delivery. The buyer will procure products and services that generate value, ensure supply, enhance safety, and increase plant performance. Key duties include developing replenishment strategies to manage inventory levels, creating purchase orders, documenting and tracking all material purchases, and maintaining prompt and effective communication internally and externally. The position also requires creating and maintaining spreadsheets, obtaining necessary documentation, navigating and updating system data, and serving as relief to the Director of Purchasing and Buyers. All employees are required to follow Pacific Cheese Safety and Quality policy, including adherence to Attendance, Safety, Quality, and Sustainability programs, and participation in required training sessions.

Requirements

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.
Must have two to four years relevant work experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Associated Degree desired

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.