Site Materials Buyer

## Site Materials Buyer Apply:
Texarkana, AR:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
JRTransco Rail Services As 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.
** Build Your Career in Operations Leadership
** At Transco Rail Services, we don’t just repair railcars, we keep critical industries moving. As part of Marmon Rail (a Berkshire Hathaway company), we operate a growing network of facilities and field service teams across North America, supporting customers in transportation, energy, and manufacturing.

We are seeking a Materials Buyer to support site operations by ensuring the timely procurement and availability of materials needed to keep production moving. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented supply chain professional who enjoys working cross-functionally, managing supplier relationships, and driving operational efficiency.
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* What You’ll Do:

** As a Materials Buyer, you will play a critical role in supporting production by planning, purchasing, and tracking materials while maintaining strong supplier relationships and inventory accuracy.
** On any given day, you will:
*** Create and issue purchase orders to approved suppliers based on system demand
* Maintain accurate purchase order information, pricing, and delivery dates within ERP/MRP systems
* Coordinate material availability with site Materials Management and production teams
* Monitor supplier delivery performance and address shortages or delivery concerns
* Work with the Expediting team to resolve supplier issues and improve on-time delivery
* Support inventory optimization by utilizing existing stock and reducing excess inventory
* Challenge supplier lead times, cost increases, and delivery commitments when appropriate
* Escalate supplier quality, cost, and delivery concerns to Category Management
* Participate in cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives
* Generate daily, weekly, and monthly purchasing and inventory-related reports
* Assist with procurement audits and annual physical inventory activities
* Support resolution of supplier discrepancies, return authorizations, and data integrity issues
** What Makes This Role Different:
*** Supply Chain Impact - Directly influence production success by ensuring critical materials arrive on time and at the right cost.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with operations, inventory management, suppliers, expediting teams, and leadership to drive results.
* Team Development – Opportunity to lead, coach, and grow a skilled workforce
* Fast-Paced Environment - Every day brings new challenges, from resolving supplier issues to supporting operational priorities and inventory needs.
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* What We’re Looking For:

** We're seeking a motivated procurement professional with strong analytical skills and a commitment to operational excellence.
** Requirements:
*** Associate's degree or equivalent experience
* 2-4 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or operations environment
* Experience creating and managing purchase orders through ERP/MRP systems
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to monitor inventory requirements and support demand planning activities
* Experience communicating with suppliers and resolving delivery or quality issues
* Strong Microsoft Excel and reporting skills
* Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
* Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high accuracy…