What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Buyer/Planner position at Marmon Holdings, Inc.?
MicroAire Surgical Instruments 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.
MicroAire Surgical Instruments , a mid-sized medical device company in Charlottesville Virginia, is seeking a Senior Buyer Planner. MicroAire is one of five companies within the medical group of Marmon Holdings under Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. We strive to create a culture of inclusion, where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to flourish so that you can get a small company experience that will allow you to see your personal impact on the organization, while also having the financial security provided by the 8th largest company in the world.
About the Job :
The Senior Buyer Planner is responsible for assisting the Director of Supply Chain in the development and deployment of supply chain strategies aimed at optimizing quality, cost, and delivery results at MicroAire Surgical Instruments through leadership, analysis, and execution of sourcing / order fulfillment activities.
Key Responsibilities :
Leadership :
- Independently evaluates all aspects of the supply chain and takes initiative to partner with suppliers and other internal team members in a collaborative manner to develop and implement solutions that deliver desired results.
- Develops, manages, and assesses relationships with members of other departments and participates on cross- or multi-functional teams, recommending and implementing changes to improve purchasing policies and practices, and distribution of information as appropriate.
- Helps assess the training and development needs of the Supply Chain team and provides guidance and development for less senior Buyer / Planners.
- Monitors organizational performance continuously and facilitates efforts to improve KPI results.
- Represents the Supply Chain Director in his absence.
- Adheres to company policies, Legal practices, CGMP, and ISO requirements.
Planning / Purchasing :
Global Sourcing :
Continuous Improvement :
Qualifications & Skills
A bachelor's degree in appropriate field or equivalent work experience required. Certified Project Management certification preferred. Seven (7) years of supply chain experience with progressive supervisory responsibility required.
Sourcing Analysis :
Contracts & Negotiations :
Issue Management :
Internal Relationships :
External Relationships :
Benefits :
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.
