Buyer

Graver Technologies LLC

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.

Under broad supervision, responsible for procurement of assigned items and executing buying strategies in accordance with agreed upon material buying plans at the optimum cost/quality relationship. Analyzes market and industry conditions and develops supply recommendations. Interviews sales representatives and vendors. Role typically requires between 3 and 5 years of experience.

Summary/Objective

The Buyer position is responsible to manage all aspects of materials flow and to maintain control and accuracy over all materials, including all transactions, procurement, planning, scheduling, physical inventories, cycle counts, stocking levels and cost to ensure that Graver’s inventory assets are protected at the Newark, NJ manufacturing site. Identifies processes and procedures that need improvement and facilitates the required changes. This is an on-site position.

Essential Functions:

The person in this position performs a variety of Buyer functions and is responsible for:

• Determines appropriate stocking levels of raw materials and supplies.
• Ensures that physical inventory and cycle counts are completed on schedule.
• Identifies root cause and analysis activities and implements corrective actions to mitigate inventory discrepancies.
• Serves as the primary materials resource for problem identification, resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Procures manufacturing and operational supplies. Negotiates with suppliers.
• Creates Purchase orders for recurring outside services.
• Expedites orders with vendors who are failing to deliver as needed.
• Creates positive relationships with suppliers, including establishing make and hold agreements, VMI and other strategies to reduce lead times for raw materials and increase inventory turns.
• Ensures that inventory turn goals and DOH inventory goals are achieved.
• Communicates with vendors and company personnel to discuss and resolve inventory problems as required.
• Works closely with the Operations groups to ensure the right tools and strategies are being implemented and used to ensure successful organization, planning and use of materials.
• Works with the Quality and Engineering groups to ensure adequate specifications and other requirements are established and adhered to. Work with the Quality department as it relates to vendor quality issues and any CAPA’s involving material issues.
• Will assist in shipping Finished Goods both Domestic and International.
• Will assist in receiving materials into ERP System as needed.
• Achieves any cost reduction goals that are assigned.
• Assists and supports the Purchasing function at other Graver locations as needed.
• Works with sites to dispose obsolete materials.
• Participate in the company’s CIP program.
• All other reasonable duties, as assigned. The above describes the essential content for proficient performance in the position and is not meant to be all inclusive.

Competencies/Job Requirements:

• Excellent Written & Oral Communication Skills        
• Decision Making                                                        
• Organizational Skills                                                  
• Strong Problem Solving/Analysis Skills                    
• Ability to develop a climate of enthusiasm, teamwork and cooperation among employees.       
• Results Driven
• Technical Capacity
• Thoroughness
• Time Management
• Meets Deadlines

Education:

• 4-year degree preferred.

Experience:

Seven (7) years of experience in shipping, procurement and Inventory systems implementation and management, with three (3) years in a medium-size manufacturing environment.

Travel:

Any travel would be primarily to Glasgow DE and Honeoye Falls, NY, facilities, although some additional out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected. Travel up to 30%

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Comprehensive Benefit Package offered, including: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription), Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Group Insurance (Life, AD&D, LTD), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401(k) Plan, Pension Plan, Paid Vacation, Paid Company Holidays.

The salary range for this position is $63,000 - $93,000.

Graver Technologies is a Marmon Water / Berkshire Hathaway Company

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 [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.