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  • Union Tank Car Company - UTLX
  • Edmonton, KY FULL_TIME
  • WHO WE ARE:
    Marmon Holdings, Inc., part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is one of the world’s most innovative and impactful industrial organizations. Marmon comprises more than 100 manufacturing and service businesses serving diverse industries and markets across the globe. With 23,000 team members, 400 facilities in 20 countries, and $10 billion in annual revenue, Marmon may be the biggest company you’ve never heard of. Until now!
    This position is part of the Marmon Rail Division and will be assigned to a repair shop location either at Union Tank Car Company or Transco Railway Products, Inc. - North America locations, or Procor, at one of their Canadian locations. This position will report to the Purchasing Manager.
    Procor Limited manages Canada’s largest private tank car lease fleet and operates an extensive repair network across the country. The fleet has grown to include more than 30,500 special purpose tank and freight cars.
    POSITION SUMMARY:
    As an individual contributor, the Site Buyer will plan and procure material to meet internal stakeholder requirements at an optimal cost. The Site Buyer will purchase goods/services according to support customer needs, departmental and Procurement organizational agreements/contracts, and Marmon policies and procedures.
    Primary responsibilities and/or essential functions include, but are not limited to:
    Functional/Technical Expertise
    • Tactical creation and issuance of POs to approved suppliers based on ERP system demand.
    • Maintains accurate PO information and delivery dates in the ERP system.
    • Set-up, execution, and maintenance of ordering parameters and ERP data.
    • Work with the supplier and internal Marmon resources to set up internal and supplier-held Kanbans.
    • Ensure adherence to price and lead time established by contract.
    • Monitor supplier delivery performance, days on hand, and related quality issues.
    • Monitor inventory levels to avoid potential excess, obsolescence, and shortages.
    • Oversee Inventory Policy through ABCD classification and use of proper planning parameters.
    • Adjust forecasts and planning parameters as required including safety stocks, reorder points, minimum orders etc. in adherence with Marmon guidelines.
    • Participate in cost savings efforts (i.e. Freight, Packaging, Price).
    • Assist where required to expedite POs and confirm delivery.
    • Review and release purchase requisitions.
    • Resolve supplier and data issues (i.e. Price discrepancies, invoice discrepancies, receiving issues).
    • Participate in daily production and planning meetings.
    • Secure Corrective Actions and execute the RMA process when applicable.
    • Coordinate Engineering changes with suppliers, Material Planning, and Engineering for purchased parts.
    • Daily coordination of information between production, purchasing, and shipping.
    • Provides availability, pricing, and shipping information.
    • Generates daily, weekly, and monthly metric reports.
    • Manage supplier-held inventory programs.
    • Develop in-depth knowledge on parts/commodities managed to aid in expedites and suggest part deviations to resolve shortages and mitigate high risk situations.
    • Work with Commodity Managers, Operations and Engineering on supplier transitions.
    SKILLS/SPECIFICATIONS:
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Detail-oriented with excellent organization and time management skills.
    • Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks.
    • Critical thinking and negotiation skills.
    • Knowledge of basic mathematical operations and calculations.
    • Familiarity with consignment inventory, receiving and quality best practices.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications particularly with Excel.
    • Ability to wear safety equipment such as, but not limited to safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hats, ear plugs and respirators.
    • Ability to see and hear the visual and audio safety warnings in the plant.
    • Ability to bend, stoop and stretch to perform tasks.
    EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
    • High School Diploma or equivalent required; College degree preferred.
    • Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Planning or Materials Management.
    WHAT WE OFFER:
    Our company strives to be the Employer of Choice. Our generous benefits package includes:
    • Company Paid Benefits: Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
    • Pension and RRSP with generous company match and additional employer annual contribution.
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Perk Programs: computer rebate, fitness rebate, education subsidy
    • Vacation Benefits
    Please note the duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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  • Top Gun Staffing Inc
  • Bowling Green, KY FULL_TIME
  • Are you a Procurement Expert that is ready to take your career to the next level? Come join this amazing team! Top Gun Staffing is currently recruiting a Buyer for a fast-growing manufacturing company...
  • 11 Days Ago
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Buyer
  • Rev-A-Shelf
  • Louisville, KY FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary: Responsibilities of the Buyer is to manage current suppliers and find potential suppliers, negotiate prices and terms, and make agreements or contracts for purchases. The role will h...
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Site Buyer
  • Procor Repair Services Ltd.
  • Edmonton, KY FULL_TIME
  • Procor Repair Services Ltd. Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, att...
  • 19 Days Ago
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Media buyer
  • Digitsonly
  • Louisville, KY FULL_TIME
  • If you're on the hunt for your next career move, you've come to the right place. At digitsonly, we're not your typical job or recruiting platform; we're a portfolio company which does the hiring, team...
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Buyer II
  • Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District
  • Louisville, KY FULL_TIME
  • Procures goods and services in accordance with MSD’s Procurement Regulations and Purchasing Procedures. Develops specifications and/or evaluation criteria for the competitive bid process. Solicits pro...
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Real Estate Buyer's Agent
  • Semonin Realtors
  • Watson, IN
  • Job Description A Real Estate Buyer's Agent is a real estate agent who helps clients with their home purchasing needs. Y...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Real Estate Buyer's Agent
  • Semonin Realtors
  • Jeffersontown, KY
  • Job Description A Real Estate Buyer's Agent is a real estate agent who helps clients with their home purchasing needs. Y...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Real Estate Buyer's Agent
  • Semonin Realtors
  • Louisville, KY
  • Job Description A Real Estate Buyer's Agent is a real estate agent who helps clients with their home purchasing needs. Y...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Real Estate Buyer's Agent
  • Semonin Realtors
  • Floyds Knobs, IN
  • Job Description A Real Estate Buyer's Agent is a real estate agent who helps clients with their home purchasing needs. Y...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Real Estate Buyer's Agent
  • Semonin Realtors
  • Louisville, KY
  • Job Description A Real Estate Buyer's Agent is a real estate agent who helps clients with their home purchasing needs. Y...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Buyer Agent
  • Natalie In Your Neighborhood
  • Louisville, KY
  • Job Description Job Description Buyer Agent needed for Highly successful Real Estate Team in Louisville with 23 year his...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Operational Buyer M/F
  • Fives Group
  • Louisville, KY
  • Job location Operational Buyer M/F Operational Buyer M/F **Job location** ** Job location** America/Caribbean, USA, Kent...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Senior Packaging Buyer
  • Ge Appliances A Haier Company
  • Louisville, KY
  • At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make good things, for life. As the fastest-growing appliance comp...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Louisville, Kentucky

Louisville and Jefferson County have a combined area of 397.68 square miles (1,030.0 km2), of which 380.46 square miles (985.4 km2) is land and 17.23 square miles (44.6 km2) (4.33%) is covered by water. Louisville is southeasterly situated along the border between Kentucky and Indiana, the Ohio River, in north-central Kentucky at the Falls of the Ohio. Although situated in a Southern state, Louisville is influenced by both Southern and Midwestern culture. It is sometimes referred to as either one of the northernmost Southern cities or as one of the southernmost Northern cities in the United St...
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Income Estimation for Buyer jobs
$63,418 to $80,485
Louisville, Kentucky area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago
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What does a Buyer do?

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Review supplies, works and services to ensure compliance with company procedures and best procurement practice.
December 19, 2022
Create and review statement of need, market research, brand name justification, and independent government cost estimate documents for past, current, and upcoming procurements.
December 29, 2022
Organize/coordinate, analyze/interpret, problem solve, plan, communicate, prepare written communications, access to laboratory and GMP areas may be required.
January 29, 2023
Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
February 16, 2023
Actively manage supplier performance through consistent communication to ensure proper adherence to purchase order terms and conditions.
March 17, 2023
Provide outstanding customer service and ensure customer satisfaction.
April 09, 2023
Interact with various stakeholders to identify business needs, build relationships and sell the features and benefits of early procurement involvement.
April 25, 2023
Manage preparation, implementation and execution of procurement processes.
May 08, 2023
Implement proactive problem solving and improvements that allow more efficient data entry, within pre-established parameters.
May 17, 2023
Participate in the invoice approval process to ensure that supplier invoices are in accordance with purchase order terms and conditions, and resolve issues as necessary.
May 20, 2023