Senior Buyer (Procurement Process & Digital Transformation)

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.

Though you may not know us by name youve most likely enjoyed meals and refreshments supported by our industry-leading brand portfolio. For decades weve designed and manufactured foodservice equipment for some of the worlds biggest most recognized consumer brands. We are driven to innovate with a clear purpose in mind: revolutionize the future of foodservice.

The Senior Buyer is responsible for driving the evolution of the purchasing organization from a manual email-driven environment to a standardized automated and data-driven procurement process. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager this role combines strategic sourcing expertise with strong process improvement and systems capabilities.

The successful candidate will work closely with Purchasing IT Supply Chain and suppliers to maximize the use of supplier portals ERP workflows automation tools and digital technologies. The long-term objective is to enable buyers to manage by exception rather than through manual transactions increasing efficiency scalability and supplier collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the transformation of purchasing processes toward automation and digital workflows.

• Drive adoption of supplier portals electronic acknowledgments automated order confirmations and self-service supplier collaboration.

• Partner with IT and ERP teams to identify design test and implement procurement system enhancements.

• Eliminate manual email-based purchasing activities by standardizing and automating transactional processes.

• Develop exception management processes allowing buyers to focus on supply risks shortages and strategic issues rather than routine transactions.

• Analyze procurement workflows and identify opportunities for efficiency simplification and cost reduction.

• Support implementation of new ERP functionality supplier integrations EDI/API connections and workflow automation.

• Create KPIs and dashboards to monitor supplier responsiveness automation rates purchase order cycle times and process compliance.

• Train and coach purchasing team members on new digital tools and best practices.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles and process mapping.

• Work cross-functionally with Planning Operations IT Finance and suppliers to improve procurement effectiveness.

• Interact with Commodity Management team that supports sourcing activities supplier negotiations and issue resolution as required.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of procurement and supply chain processes.

• Experience with ERP systems (Infor LN SAP Oracle Microsoft Dynamics or similar).

• Experience implementing supplier portals or supplier collaboration platforms.

• Knowledge of workflow automation and digital procurement tools.

• Strong analytical and data management skills.

• Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities; Power BI or similar analytics tools preferred.

• Understanding of EDI/API integrations and electronic supplier communication is highly desirable.

Leadership Competencies

• Process-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

• Ability to challenge legacy ways of working and drive organizational change.

• Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Ability to influence without direct authority.

• Customer-focused and results-oriented.

Preferred Experience

• 5 years in Purchasing Supply Chain or Procurement.

• Experience leading procurement transformation or automation initiatives.

• Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience preferred.

• Experience working closely with IT teams on system implementation projects.

• Manufacturing environment experience preferred.

Success Measures

The successful candidate will help transform the purchasing organization by:

• Increasing supplier portal adoption.

• Reducing manual email transactions.

• Increasing automated purchase order confirmations.

• Reducing buyer transactional workload.

• Improving supplier response times.

• Increasing purchasing productivity through exception-based management.

• Driving continuous system and process improvements in partnership with IT.

Benefits

We support your well-being with comprehensive and easy-to-use benefits that youll be eligible to enroll in on your first day of employment. Here are some of the highlights:

• Medical Dental Vision and Prescription Drug insurance plans

• Access to a Health Advocate who is an expert in Marmons health plan and can help you select the best health benefits for you and your family

• Tax advantaged spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses

• Wellness programs and resources including Telehealth Mental Health Fitness and Family Planning

• Generous paid time off for personal use holidays and parental leave

• Company-sponsored life insurance

• 401(k) with fully vested company match; Marmon may also make an additional annual discretionary contribution to your account whether or not you contribute on your own

• Financial and retirement advising

About Marmon Holdings

Marmon Holdings Inc. a Berkshire Hathaway company comprises 11 groups and more than 100 autonomous businesses with total annual revenue of $10 billion. Marmons 28000-plus team members are celebrating the companys 70th anniversary in 2023 and helping write the next chapter of Marmons story.

Pay Range:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical dental vision 401k matching and more!

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.

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.