Offer summary

Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED required; college degree preferred., 5-7 years of experience in purchasing, preferably in a manufacturing or granite environment., Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, with strong analytical skills., Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to all levels of the organization..

Key responsibilities:

Sourcing and purchasing raw materials and supplies for manufacturing operations.

Negotiating contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions.

Monitoring inventory levels to ensure adequate stock and avoid overstocking.

Maintaining accurate records of purchases, costs, deliveries, and supplier performance.

Job description

Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc.

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.

The Purchasing Associate supports procurement for raw materials, granite and direct supplies, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery with a focus on cost-effectiveness and quality.

Company Overview

The Wilbert Group is part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Company. The Wilbert Group is a leading precast concrete manufacturer and service provider, catering to the funeral service, building trades, and agricultural sectors. Our comprehensive range of top-tier concrete offerings encompasses burial vaults, monuments, lawn crypts, columbarium niches, septic tanks, retaining walls, storm shelters, and agricultural precast products. Based on the diverse offerings, a wide range of rolling assets are required ranging from forklifts, construction equipment, trailers, light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles. Operating from numerous manufacturing plants, warehouses, monument production facilities, a casket manufacturing plant, we are dedicated to delivering unparalleled products and services.

Position Overview

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Procurement: Sourcing and purchasing raw materials, granite & direct supplies for manufacturing operations.
Supplier Management: Evaluating suppliers based on price, quality, delivery time, and reliability, and building strong relationships.
Contract Negotiation: Negotiating contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions, including pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
Order Management: Preparing purchase orders, reviewing requisitions, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
Inventory Control: Monitoring inventory levels to ensure adequate stock while avoiding overstocking and potential obsolescence.
Cost Analysis: Analyzing price proposals, financial reports, and other data to determine reasonable prices and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Quality Assurance: Ensuring that purchased goods and services meet quality standards and specifications.
Problem Solving: Investigating and resolving issues related to defective goods, late deliveries, or supplier performance.
Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of purchases, costs, deliveries, and supplier performance.
Staying Current: Keeping up to date with industry trends, new technologies, and supplier capabilities
Travel – Required to get up to speed on current business process & visits with the vendor community.

Experience

Prefer 5-7 years of experience in purchasing for a manufacturing environment. Preferably in the granite business.

Education

High School diploma, GED or the equivalent
Prefer College Degree

Skills:

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Intermediate Excel skills –proficient in writing formulas, what if statements, pivot tables and data manipulation and analysis.
Ability to write and compile business cases to support purchases to present to management for stakeholder approval.
Ability to present to all levels of the organization
Proven experience as a purchasing agent or relevant role.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Experience working in a Sales & Operation Planning environment.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Walking through manufacturing spaces.
Employees must be able to approximately lift 50-75lbs.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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 careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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