Buyer

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyoull be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities and fostering a culture where everyones empowered to be their best.

Summary/Objective

The Buyer position is responsible to manage all aspects ofmaterialsflow and to maintain control and accuracy over all materials including all transactions procurement planning scheduling physical inventories cycle counts stocking levels and cost to ensure that Gravers inventory assets are protected at the Newark NJ manufacturing site. Identifies processes and procedures that need improvement and facilitates the required changes. This is an onsite position.

Essential Functions:

The person in this position performs a variety of Buyer functions and is responsible for:

• Determines appropriate stocking levels of raw materials and supplies.
• Ensures that physical inventory and cycle counts are completed on schedule.
• Identifies root cause and analysis activities and implements corrective actions to mitigate inventory discrepancies.
• Serves as the primary materials resource for problem identification resolution and continuous improvement.
• Procures manufacturing and operational supplies. Negotiates with suppliers.
• Creates Purchase orders for recurring outside services.
• Expedites orders with vendors who are failing to deliver as needed.
• Creates positive relationships with suppliers including establishing make and hold agreements VMI and other strategies to reduce lead times for raw materials and increase inventory turns.
• Ensures that inventory turn goals and DOH inventory goals are achieved.
• Communicates with vendors and company personnel to discuss and resolve inventory problems as required.
• Works closely with the Operations groups to ensure the right tools and strategies are being implemented and used to ensure successful organization planning and use of materials.
• Works with the Quality and Engineering groups to ensure adequate specifications and other requirements are established and adhered to. Work with the Quality department as it relates to vendor quality issues and any CAPAs involving material issues.
• Will assist in shipping Finished Goods both Domestic and International.
• Will assist in receiving materials into ERP System as needed.
• Achieves any cost reduction goals that are assigned.
• Assists and supports the Purchasing function at other Graver locations as needed.
• Works with sites to dispose obsolete materials.
• Participate in the companys CIP program.
• All other reasonable duties as assigned. The above describes the essential content for proficient performance in the position and is not meant to be all inclusive.

Competencies/Job Requirements:

• Excellent Written & Oral Communication Skills
• Decision Making
• Organizational Skills
• Strong Problem Solving/Analysis Skills
• Ability to develop a climate of enthusiasmteamwork and cooperation among employees.
• Results Driven
• Technical Capacity
• Thoroughness
• Time Management
• Meets Deadlines

Education:

• 4year degree preferred.

Experience:

Seven 7 years of experience in shipping procurement and Inventory systems implementation and management with three 3 years in a mediumsize manufacturing environment.

Travel:

Any travel would be primarily to Glasgow DE and Honeoye Falls NY facilities although some additional outofthearea and overnight travel may be expected. Travel up to 30

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Comprehensive Benefit Package offered including: Health Insurance (Medical Dental Vision & Prescription) Group Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Group Insurance (Life AD&D LTD) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 401(k) Plan Pension Plan Paid Vacation Paid Company Holidays.

The salary range for this position is $63000 $93000.

Graver Technologies is aMarmon Water / Berkshire Hathaway Company

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional jobrelated 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 and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.