Buyer II

Marmon Holdings, Inc. • Manchester, NH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for purchasing all raw material needed from suppliers to ensure a smooth flow of product to manufacturing. Develop and maintain supplier relationships and lean supply practices.

Requirements

• 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)
• Knowledge of MRP systems, including inventory control, bills of materials, and routing functions
• Familiar with Lean and 5S principles
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with various teams and suppliers.

Nice To Haves

• APICS certification preferred

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

Benefits

• Diverse learning and working opportunities
• Culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level