Site Buyer Jobs

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, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

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

• Secure Corrective Actions and execute the RMA process when applicable.
• Daily coordination of information between production, purchasing, and shipping.
• Resolve supplier and data issues (i.e. Price discrepancies, invoice discrepancies, receiving issues).
• Work with the supplier and internal Marmon resources to set up internal and supplier-held Kanbans.
• Coordinate Engineering changes with suppliers, Material Planning, and Engineering for purchased parts.
• Provides availability, pricing, and shipping information.
• Generates daily, weekly, and monthly metric reports.
• Oversee Inventory Policy through ABCD classification and use of proper planning parameters.
• Develop in-depth knowledge on parts/commodities managed to aid in expedites and suggest part deviations to resolve shortages and mitigate high risk situations.
• Set-up, execution, and maintenance of ordering parameters and ERP data.
• Assist where required to expedite POs and confirm delivery.
• Maintains accurate PO information and delivery dates in the ERP system.
• Manage supplier-held inventory programs.
• Work with Commodity Managers, Operations and Engineering on supplier transitions.
• Monitor inventory levels to avoid potential excess, obsolescence, and shortages.
• Review and release purchase requisitions.
• Participate in cost savings efforts (i.e. Freight, Packaging, Price).
• Participate in daily production and planning meetings.
• Tactical creation and issuance of POs to approved suppliers based on ERP system demand.
• Ensure adherence to price and lead time established by contract.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance, days on hand, and related quality issues.
• Adjust forecasts and planning parameters as required including safety stocks, reorder points, minimum orders etc. in adherence with Marmon guidelines.

SKILLS/SPECIFICATIONS:

• Critical thinking and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to bend, stoop and stretch to perform tasks.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical operations and calculations.
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Ability to see and hear the visual and audio safety warnings in the plant.
• Ability to wear safety equipment such as, but not limited to safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hats, ear plugs and respirators.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications particularly with Excel.
• Familiarity with consignment inventory, receiving and quality best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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:

• Perk Programs: computer rebate, fitness rebate, education subsidy
• Company Paid Benefits: Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension and RRSP with generous company match and additional employer annual contribution.
• 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.

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.