Jr. Buyer at Union Tank Car Company — East Granby, CT

Marmon Industrial Energy and Infrastructure

Essential Duties:

• Purchase maintenance and factory supplies as required.
• Run MRP and order raw materials as needed
• Maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Effectively maintain professional business relationships with suppliers.
• Acquire supplies that are critical for the success of business operations.
• Support inventory cycle count program
• Purchase the proper supplies and materials according to specifications.
• Keep detailed records on procurement activity, materials quantity, specifications etc.
• Ensure prompt and accurate updating of the computer systems.
• Maintain compliance with all Marmon IEI Environmental, Health and Safety policies
• Support and participate in Lean/5S and process improvement initiatives.
• Support activities within compliance to ISO Quality System procedures.
• Provide coverage in the absence of the  Sr. Buyer
• Work as a team with peers, managers and Marmon IEI employees.
• Responsible for all other projects, tasks, etc., as assigned.
• Monitoring and adhering to applicable laws, regulations and policies regarding the purchase of goods and services

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Associates Degree in Business or a related discipline related field is preferred.
• Minimum of  3 years previous experience as a buyer or in a similar position
• Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) is a plus.

Knowledge and Skills Preferred:

• Knowledge of applicable purchasing laws, regulations and policies.
• Ability to read and interpret production and materials reports.
• Knowledge of inventory processes and cycle counts.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organization and documentation skills.
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic, statistics, and other specific mathematical applications.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate verbally, in writing and interpersonally.
• Solid knowledge in Microsoft applications and applicable production applications.
• Must be able to multi-task, follow priorities given, and have strong troubleshooting skills.
• Self-starter: ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Experience in Wire and Cable a plus

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work long hours in a sedentary position sitting, talking, looking at a computer, charts/graphs and performing repetitive motions.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and wear required PPE.
• Ability to briefly work in warm and noisy environment while on the production floor.
• Ability to move objects and materials of at least 25lbs