Purchaser

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Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

$66,100.00-$90,900.00 Annual

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.

The Purchasing Agent role is to maintain budgets, effective and efficient procurement, and delivery of raw, pack, and MRO materials to the manufacturing facility. The responsibilities of the position also entail coordinating and managing materials while maintaining plant inventory levels.

• Procurement - Issue purchase orders and releases. Ensure that suppliers are accountable relative to on time delivery, quantity, quality, and price.
• Inventory Management - Monitor the Min. and Max. levels of inventory for raw materials and MRO components. Actively pursue replacements for high use or suspect parts. Oversee the control of inventory on consumed materials, reworks, repairs, and retrofits.
• Vendor Management - Follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery. Advise internal customers of changes in delivery dates with possible alternative sources and recovery plans.
• Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP) - Manage orders through a computerized purchasing system (SAP) from order generation, issuance of purchase orders, goods receipt, and final payment. Maintain material description, pricing, certificates, etc. in system. Work with commodity managers to manage new items and suppliers.
• Teamwork - Embrace and support a team environment to promote good communication flow to and from employees at all levels of the organization. Collaborate with peers, operations, and maintenance departments to ensure an organized and continuous flow of raw materials, parts, and production supplies.
• Budget Input - Forecast costs for upcoming calendar month and year. Develop, implement, and participate in cost savings initiatives.
• Compliance - Support and maintain Procurement to Payment accuracy reports. Maintain ISO documentation and records management. Manage procurement records including parts and services used, costs, delivery expectations, product quality, and inventory records. File supplier nonconformance reports for defective goods and services with quality control personnel. Work with vendors and plant personnel to determine root cause and take corrective action.

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of plant buying, purchasing, and sourcing experience within a manufacturing environment. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Strong inventory management skills
• Strong supplier negotiation skills
• Fundamental knowledge of financial analysis
• Fundamental technical knowledge
• Fundamental experience managing supplier relationships
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Fundamental knowledge of ISO
• Fundamental SAP knowledge preferred
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, and CMMS computer maintenance management systems
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to and including 25 pounds.
• Work environment is typical of an office setting at a manufacturing facility.

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