Buyer

Marmon Holdings, Inc.; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marmon Holdings, Inc. is recruiting a Buyer for its Wooster, OH facility to manage the purchase and flow of materials for production. You will develop supplier relations, negotiate favorable terms, and maintainInventory levels aligned with the business plan.

This role requires ERP experience and strong communication skills in a manufacturing environment. The position emphasizes collaboration with the supply chain team, the ability to handle multiple projects, and a proactive approach to process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year university is preferred
• 3–5 years of Purchasing/Materials experience in a manufacturing environment
• ERP software experience required, Acumatica a plus
• Ability to handle multiple projects

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials needed to support production activities and new product development
• Manage raw material inventories to meet financial targets
• Negotiate with suppliers for best cost, delivery, and terms
• Develop and maintain supplier relations; certify new suppliers and drive improvements
• Work to consolidate vendors where possible
• Establish process and policy improvements to improve the vendor base
• Collaborate with supply chain team to develop and execute purchasing strategies

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Acumatica ERP

Job description

## BuyerApply: Wooster, OH: Full time: Posted Today: JR0000046681Stahl/Scott Fetzer CompanyAs a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.The **Buyer** is responsible for managing the purchase and flow of all materials necessary to support the production function. Create and maintain the necessary systems to accurately track the flow of materials throughout the production process while holding inventories to a level consistent with the business plan. Perform other duties as assigned.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*** Purchase the materials needed to support production activities and new product development.* Manage raw material inventories to meet the specific financial targets.* Negotiate with suppliers to establish the most favorable cost, delivery, and terms for purchased materials.* Develop and maintain relations with suppliers. Find and certify new suppliers. Drive supplier improvements. Maintain supplier records.* Work to consolidate vendors where possible.* Establish process and policy improvements to always improve the vendor base.* Collaborate with other supply chain team members to develop and execute purchasing strategies.* Other duties as requested, directed, or assigned by the Supervisor.**Education and Experience Requirements:*** Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year accredited university, preferred.* 3-5 years of Purchasing/Materials experience in a manufacturing environment* Proficient using MS Office software* ERP Software experience required - 3 Years, experience with Acumatica a plus* Ability to handle multiple projects* Excellent communication skills* Analytical, negotiation and organizational skills**Work Environment:**This position operates in a large manufacturing environment with heavy machinery. Employees for this position should expect to work primarily in an office environment, but frequently exposed to heavy manufacturing conditions. The ability to control the shop temperature is limited and impacted by seasons and weather. **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):**Required to wear safety shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection.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 [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.