Buyer

Marmon Holdings, Inc.•West Haven, CT

11d

About The Position

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. The Buyer is primarily responsible for the acquisition of company materials and services, management of vendors, and monitoring the flow of goods and services in our supply chain. Quality, on-time delivery, and cost management are critical to the success of the company and are the main priorities of the Purchasing Agent.

Requirements

Experience with MS Office products (Excel, Word etc.)
Strong analytical skills
Strong problem-solving, time-management, and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong interpersonal skills to deal with people at all levels within the organization and outside.
Ability to pay close attention to detail, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
Self-motivated with the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage changing priorities.
0-3 years working experience in a purchasing/supply planning role

Nice To Haves

MRP/ERP experience is preferred
experience with Epicor is a plus.

Responsibilities

Utilize MRP software to determine material and service needs
Prepare requests for purchase orders
Analyze costs and negotiate prices for goods and services
Monitor existing orders to ensure on-time deliveries
Communicate with vendors regarding delivery schedules, quality issues, and cost concerns
Expedite supplier orders as required to support production
Build vendor base as required
Problem solving
Prepare cost analysis reports
Communicate supply chain information to other departments and management.