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At Hilmar Cheese Company we improve lives around the world through wholesome dairy products. Since our founding in 1984, Hilmar Cheese Company has been committed to innovation and sustainability. Our state-of-the art production facilities convert an abundance of locally sourced high-quality milk into a variety of nutritious cheeses, whey protein and lactose. The Cheese and Ingredients that we produce create a wide variety of retail and food service products from sliced and shredded cheeses, to protein supplements and infant formula. We are a trusted partner to premier food and beverage brands in more than fifty countries helping bring their vision into reality. Throughout our decades of success and growth we have remained committed to our mission and values and these principles unite our people and guide all that we do. A Typical Day This position is responsible for executing procurement responsibilities related to MRO supplies, personal protective equipment and maintenance materials. Success in this position is primarily measured by the coordination with our vendors to ensure on time delivery, best in class price and in the right quantities required to support all areas of the business. Job Responsibilities Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies, equipment and other categories as assigned. Manage and process requisitions from other functional groups. Monitors, prepares analysis and reports on KPI's as identified by team. Provide exceptional Customer Service at all support levels. Manage the cost, quality, and delivery of material purchased. Monitor and communicate order status for categories assigned. Follow-up, track and expedite deliveries as needed. Collaborate with Supply Chain team to ensure inventory accuracy. What You Will Need High School diploma and 2 years of related experience OR Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 1 year related experience or Master's Degree. Intermediate knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Warehouse Management Systems What Will Put You Ahead Bachelor's degree in related field. APICS CPIM, CSCP, and ISM CPSM certification Experience working with and managing suppliers to ensure cost/quality/delivery expectations are met Physical Demands & Work Environment The work is primarily performed in an office environment and the physical demands are characteristic of a mostly sedentary role. Specific details of the essential functions of the position is available in the Job Safety Analysis, made available on request. Food safety is a companywide responsibility and each employee must know their role in the manufacture and distribution of safe, wholesome, and high quality products. This description is a general statement and does not include other duties as assigned Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/EEO. We participate in E-Verify. English Information | Spanish Information 5C:Salary Range: USD (65494.0 - 98241.0) ANN The final compensation offered within this range will depend on factors including the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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