Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.
The Senior Buyer provides parts, equipment, and materials by developing sources of supply and monitoring supplier performance and relationships, obtaining required parts, equipment and materials, verifying receipt of items, and managing and controlling inventory. The Senior Buyer reports directly to Director of Purchasing.Essential Functions/Job Responsibilities:
Issue requests for quotes/proposals (RFQ/RFP) and select best source consistent with cost, quality and delivery requirements for existing business.
• Complete purchase requests with domestic and international suppliers by inputting purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and verifying all transactions.
• Handle correspondence concerning over-shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates, and prices and report such changes to the interested parties in a timely manner as required.
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and involved departments to resolve procurement related problems.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels consistent with targeted inventory goals and as set by management.
• Maintain accuracy of information within SYSPRO, including lead-time, pricing, current supplier information, current purchase order data, etc.
• Ensure SYSPRO parameters are maintained by monitoring minimum, maximum, safety, and current inventory levels, making recommendations to management for adjustments to levels.
• Monitor supplier performance by ensuring that product is delivered as scheduled and meets specifications; maintaining appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure company requirements are met and that supplier is aware of their performance.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing other job-related tasks as needed, enabling other workers to achieve their job objectives.
Qualifications:
• BA or BS in Materials Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Operations Planning or a related field
• 5+ years of related procurement experience including purchasing, inventory control, contract negotiation, supply management, supplier relationships, basics of Cost Accounting, and tracking budget expenses.
• Knowledge of MRP processes
• Work experience in an electronics manufacturing environment beneficial.
• Knowledge of import freight movement.
• Ability to act independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments.
• Ability to respond consistently with a high degree of initiative to resolve issues or complex problems that may arise.
• Ability to maintain positive company image and brand.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication, listening and presentation skills.
• Efficient organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• A courteous and professional demeanor.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills. Proficient with MS Office suite and other work-related software.
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 careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.