Purchasing Associate

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.

Company Overview

The Wilbert Group is part of Marmon Holdings Inc. a Berkshire Hathaway Company. The Wilbert Group is a leading precast concrete manufacturer and service provider catering to the funeral service building trades and agricultural sectors. Our comprehensive range of toptier concrete offerings encompasses burial vaults monuments lawn crypts columbarium niches septic tanks retaining walls storm shelters and agricultural precast products. Based on the diverse offerings a wide range of rolling assets are required ranging from forklifts construction equipment trailers light medium and heavyduty vehicles. Operating from numerous manufacturing plants warehouses monument production facilities a casket manufacturing plant we are dedicated to delivering unparalleled products and services.

Position Overview

The Purchasing Associate supports procurement for raw materials granite and direct supplies negotiating contracts managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely delivery with a focus on costeffectiveness and quality.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Procurement: Sourcing and purchasing raw materials granite & direct supplies for manufacturing operations.
• Supplier Management: Evaluating suppliers based on price quality delivery time and reliability and building strong relationships.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiating contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions including pricing delivery schedules and payment terms.
• Order Management: Preparing purchase orders reviewing requisitions and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
• Inventory Control: Monitoring inventory levels to ensure adequate stock while avoiding overstocking and potential obsolescence.
• Cost Analysis: Analyzing price proposals financial reports and other data to determine reasonable prices and identify costsaving opportunities.
• Quality Assurance: Ensuring that purchased goods and services meet quality standards and specifications.
• Problem Solving: Investigating and resolving issues related to defective goods late deliveries or supplier performance.
• Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of purchases costs deliveries and supplier performance.
• Staying Current: Keeping up to date with industry trends new technologies and supplier capabilities
• Travel Required to get up to speed on current business process & visits with the vendor community.

Experience

• Prefer 57 years of experience in purchasing for a manufacturing environment. Preferably in the granite business.

Education

• High School diploma GED or the equivalent
• Prefer College Degree

Skills:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Intermediate Excel skills proficient in writing formulas what if statements pivot tables and data manipulation and analysis.
• Ability to write and compile business cases to support purchases to present to management for stakeholder approval.
• Ability to present to all levels of the organization
• Proven experience as a purchasing agent or relevant role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to function well in a highpaced and at times stressful environment.
• Experience working in a Sales & Operation Planning environment.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Walking through manufacturing spaces.
• Employees must be able to approximately lift 5075lbs.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be allinclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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.