Buyer II

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review MRP signal to determine demand and schedule material delivery dates to meet customer demand.
• Purchase raw materials, MRO, and other non-raw material items.
• Maintain files and records on all (open and closed) purchase orders.
• Work with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries of quality product to meet our manufacturing requirements.
• Drive down lead time with our supply base to reduce inventory levels.
• Work with critical suppliers to develop supplier stock programs to support continuous supply.
• Maintain current pricing of all raw materials and notify others on price changes.
• Handle quotations and lead time inquiries for sales and current requirements.
• Negotiate with our non-raw material suppliers to maintain or lower current pricing.
• Facilitate discussion with suppliers and internal quality and operations on returns of defective raw material to suppliers.
• Ensure material pull systems (kanbans) are maintained and improved, utilizing data and working with operations.
• Identify and drive closure of root cause, develop solutions for part shortages, inventory inaccuracies and on time delivery misses to customers.
• Support on time delivery and inventory goals.
• Drive internal and external teams on supply chain projects.
• Attend cross-over, non-conforming materials, sales & operations, and any other meetings deemed necessary by manager.
• Walk the manufacturing floor as necessary during meetings, Kanban reviews, and material reviews.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by the Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be a self-starter and able to work independently
• Team player
• Organized, thorough, and flexible
• Agent of change
• Detail-oriented
• Time management skills
• Ability to prioritize
• Strong analytical skills
• Computer literacy (at least intermediate level Microsoft Suite, MRP/ERP systems)

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related discipline or at least three years of related experience
• Knowledge of MRP systems, including inventory control, bills of materials, and routing functions
• Familiar with Lean and 5S principles
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with various teams and suppliers.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• APICS certification preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Candidate must possess the ability and willingness to do the following (with or without reasonable accommodations):
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds at a time

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.