Purchasing Associate

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, machinery, and supplies, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery with a focus on cost-effectiveness and quality.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Procurement: Sourcing and purchasing raw materials, machinery, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies necessary 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
  
  

Experience

• Prefer 3 years of experience in purchasing for a manufacturing environment.
  
  

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.
  

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 35-50lbs.
  
  

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.