Sr. Buyer

Marmon Holdings, Inc. • $70K — $95K *
East Granby, CT 06026In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience as a buyer or in a similar position.
  • Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of purchasing laws and regulations.
  • Experience in Wire and Cable is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and ensure compliance with purchasing regulations and policies.
  • Review inventory levels and purchase raw materials to maintain production.
  • Negotiate and maintain professional relationships with suppliers.
  • Collaborate with team members to assess costs and supply needs.
  • Keep accurate records of procurement activities and materials specifications.
  • Support Lean/5S initiatives and ISO Quality System compliance.
  • Perform expediting and de-expediting functions to manage inventory.

Benefits

  • Health and Safety policies compliance training.
  • Participation in Lean/5S initiatives for continuous improvement.
  • Opportunity to contribute to critical business operations.
  • Access to training and development programs.
  • Supportive teamwork environment with peers and management.
Full Job Description
Marmon Industrial Energy and Infrastructure

The Sr. Buyer is responsible for purchasing materials, supplies, services or equipment as required for the business by making the high-quality and cost-effective purchases.

Essential Duties:
  • Monitoring and adhering to applicable laws, regulations and policies regarding the purchase of goods and services
  • Review inventory levels of raw materials
  • Purchase raw materials based on requirements to maintain production runs.
  • Purchase maintenance and factory supplies as required.
  • Review raw material costs increases / decreases with accounting team
  • Maintain relationships and negotiate with suppliers.
  • Collaborate with the appropriate team members to determine costs and supply needs for production (i.e., cost increases from suppliers, obtain copper and other vital production articles).
  • Assist manager to evaluate market conditions within the industry while searching for suppliers.
  • Effectively negotiate and maintain professional business relationships with suppliers.
  • Acquire supplies that are critical for the success of business operations.
  • Perform expediting function as necessary to avoid interruptions in production. Perform de-expediting function as necessary to maintain balanced inventory
  • Support inventory cycle count program
  • Monitor obsolete materials.
  • Purchase the proper supplies and materials according to specifications.
  • Keep detailed records on procurement activity, materials quantity, specifications etc.
  • Ensure prompt and accurate updating of the computer systems.
  • Maintain compliance with all Marmon IEI Environmental, Health and Safety policies
  • Support and participate in Lean/5S and process improvement initiatives.
  • Support activities within compliance to ISO Quality System procedures.
  • Provide coverage in the absence of the Material Manager.
  • Work as a team with peers, managers and Marmon IEI employees.
  • Responsible for all other projects, tasks, etc., as assigned.


Education and Experience Preferred:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business or a related discipline related field is preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years previous experience as a buyer or in a similar position
  • Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) is a plus.
  • 5+ years of related experience


Knowledge and Skills Preferred:
  • Knowledge of applicable purchasing laws, regulations and policies.
  • Ability to read and interpret production and materials reports.
  • Strong knowledge of inventory processes and cycle counts.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Strong organization and documentation skills.
  • Strong research and analytical skills
  • Must be able to perform basic arithmetic, statistics, and other specific mathematical applications.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Hands on experience with forecasting and budgeting.
  • Ability to communicate verbally, in writing and interpersonally.
  • Solid knowledge in Microsoft applications and applicable production applications.
  • Must be able to multi-task, follow priorities given, and have strong troubleshooting skills.
  • Self-starter: ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
  • Experience in Wire and Cable a plus


Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to work long hours in a sedentary position sitting, talking, looking at a computer, charts/graphs and performing repetitive motions.
  • Ability to follow safety guidelines and wear required PPE.
  • Ability to briefly work in warm and noisy environment while on the production floor.
  • Ability to move objects and materials of at least 25lbs


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.

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