Purchaser

Johns Manville•Tucson, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchaser's role is to maintain effective and efficient procurement and delivery of raw, pack, and/or MRO materials to the manufacturing facility. The responsibilities of the position also entail coordinating and managing materials while maintaining plant inventory levels.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of plant buying and sourcing experience with a major company.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Strong inventory management skills (Solid)
Strong supplier negotiation skills (Solid)
Fundamental knowledge of financial analysis (Basic)
Fundamental experience managing supplier relationships (Basic)
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills (Solid)
Fundamental knowledge of contract development (Basic)
Fundamental knowledge of OSHA regulations (Basic)
Fundamental knowledge of ISO (Basic)
Fundamental knowledge of SAP (Basic)
Strong organizational skills (Solid)
Fundamental leadership skills (Basic)
Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project and CMMS (computer maintenance management systems) (Basic)
Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull up to and including 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a plant or manufacturing environment.
Experience working with cross‑functional teams.
Knowledge of inventory management and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

Ensure uninterrupted and sustainable supply of raw materials to the plant
Source, negotiate, and purchase materials, equipment, and services required for plant operations.
Manage local service contracts and investigate low cost and effective delivery methods for maximum savings
Manage ~$100K - 5M in annual raw, pack and some MRO spend
Follow Corporate Global Procurement Practices and Procedures when making decisions concerning negotiating, sourcing, and contracting for all goods and services purchased for the plant
Support coordination efforts related to Corporate Supply Chain sourcing initiatives as requested
Develop and implement strategies for direct and indirect materials for plant that allow for continuous operations of manufacturing
Act as liaison with Supply Chain Sourcing managers and JM business units
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (operations, maintenance, engineering, finance) to support production and project needs.
Identify alternate materials, cost-efficient processes and ways to reduce physical inventory
Support capital and expense purchasing processes, ensuring proper cost classification.
Track purchase orders, resolve invoice discrepancies, and address GRIR or pricing issues as needed.
Maintain accurate purchasing records in SAP and other procurement systems.
Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery, and cost expectations are met.
May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.