Commodity Buyer jobs in Altoona, PA
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- Union Tank Car Company - UTLX
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Altoona, PA
FULL_TIME
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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.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:- Benefits on Day 1
- Medical/Dental/Vision with first-in-class vendors
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
- Company Paid Benefits: Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Vacation Benefits
- 401k with generous company match and additional employer annual contribution.
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. - 20 Days Ago
Technical Buyer
- Blair Companies
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Altoona, PA
FULL_TIME
- TECHNICAL BUYER Do you enjoy purchasing within a manufacturing setting? Are you familiar with manufacturing procurement, have a technical background, and have strong negotiation skills? Are you seekin...
- 9 Days Ago
Buyer Assistant
- MAG Industries LTD
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Tyrone, PA
FULL_TIME
- MAG Industries Ltd. is a wholesale distributor & manufacturer of vape, tobacco, and hemp products, supplying thousands of smoke shops, convenience stores, and other retailers in over a dozen states. F...
- 13 Days Ago
Assistant Buyer
- Master Fast Track Training
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State College, PA
OTHER
- Overview As an Assistant Buyer, you'll discover that we've hired you to eventually run your own business. Our business skills training program allows you to make crucial business decisions in a surpri...
- 1 Month Ago
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CDL A Delivery Driver
- US Foods
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Altoona, PA
- ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE. Join Our Community ...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Local Delivery Driver - CDL A
- PepsiCo, Inc.
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Altoona, PA
- **Local Delivery Driver - CDL A** CAROUSEL_PARAGRAPH * Altoona, Pennsylvania * Delivery * 5000819744206 ** Share Job** *...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Local Delivery Driver - CDL A
- Pepsi Co
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Altoona, PA
- **Local Delivery Driver - CDL A** CAROUSEL_PARAGRAPH * Altoona, Pennsylvania * Delivery * 5000819744206 ** Share Job** *...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Delivery Driver (Non-CDL)
- Hajoca Corporation
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Altoona, PA
- Hajoca Corporation is one of the country's largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling,...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Truck Driver Casual Class A
- Ryder System
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ALTOONA, PA
- Position Description Immediate opening for a SOLO Class A CDL Truck Driver and we want the right Trucker to join us at R...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Transportation Construction Inspector/Supervisor
- Eads Group
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Altoona, PA
- Transportation Construction Inspector/Supervisor Altoona, PA Office Job Summary: The EADS Group, Inc. is accepting appli...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Operations Supervisor
- Ward Transport & Logistics
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Altoona, PA
- Job Title: Operations Supervisor Advertising Title: Req #: 11952 Company: Ward Trucking, LLC Job Code: SVCTROPS Location...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Buyer
- Maison Russet Inc
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Huntingdon, PA
- **Job description** We are currently looking for a Buyer to join our team. Under the authority of the Senior Supply Chai...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona is a city in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the principal city of the Altoona Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The population was 46,320 at the time of the 2010 Census, making it the eleventh most populous city in Pennsylvania. The Altoona MSA includes all of Blair County and was recorded as having a population of 127,089 at the 2010 Census, around 100,000 of whom live within a 5-mile (8.0 km) radius of the Altoona city center according to U.S. Census ZIP Code population data. This includes the adjacent boroughs of Hollidaysburg and Duncansville, adjacent township...
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Income Estimation for Commodity Buyer jobs
$52,154 to $71,574
Altoona, Pennsylvania area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago
were up 1.5% from a year ago
What does a Commodity Buyer do?
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Communicate and apply quality and engineering concepts at a high level with both internal and external resources, as required.
March 19, 2023
Commodity Buyer
Support development and implementation of plans with cross functional partners to meet annual goals which include supplier strategy, productivity/cost-reduction, lead-time reductions, consignment/Kanban implementation, PPV (Purchase Price Variance), inventory reduction, working capital improvement, supplier quality along with AOP (Annual Operating Plan) KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
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Manage the data related to assigned materials, including budget and price variance forecasts, volume reconciliations and developing visibility to impact of change to all raw material requirements.
March 07, 2023
Monitor and forecast commodities markets trends and issues and determine potential risks, opportunities and actions for Ford to achieve supply continuity and best value.
March 17, 2023
Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing processes to include supplier selection techniques, request for quote, negotiation and sourcing decision.
March 25, 2023
Drive & innovate supplier improvements and performance by identifying and implementing solutions to business problems, and cross-functional within assigned categories.
March 29, 2023
Acts as top commercial agent for with responsibility for all purchased material / service costs.
April 30, 2023
Develop optimal number of suppliers across assigned commodity(s), including appropriate mix of local suppliers to achieve best plant service with flexibility and companywide strategy.
May 06, 2023
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May 18, 2023