Purchasing Agent - Enterprise Capital Equipment
Company: Marvin
Location: Grand Forks
Posted on: January 21, 2023
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Job Description:
This Purchasing Agent provides enterprise-wide support for
capital and custom equipment expenditures through facilitation of
supplier selection processes and managing ongoing supplier
relationships.Highlights of your roleFacilitate, lead and support
supplier selection processes for both custom equipment or Marvin
capital equipment expenditures. Includes managing quoting events,
authorizations for expenses and memorializing decisions on supplier
selection.Manage key custom equipment and capital equipment
supplier relationships. Ensure contracts and contractual
obligations can be met and are met. Lead negotiation on contracts
on behalf of the organization (after fully completing internal
needs assessments).Manage performance, negotiate payment, and
ensure communication is timely, transparent and delivers results
Marvin stakeholders requirement to meet project objectives and
installation timelines.Facilitate delivery, specification reviews
and payment systems are set up appropriately to receive equipment.
Coordinate amongst various stakeholders to include accounting,
engineering, product development, environmental health & safety,
and local maintenance (as needed) to ensure timely installation and
set-up of equipment.You're a good fit if you have:Bachelor's degree
in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or similar field of study
preferred.3 5 years of purchasing capital equipment.Excellent oral,
written communication skills.Strong skills in interpersonal
relationships.Negotiation and problem-solving competencies.Basic
understanding of mechanical and electrical controlled
equipment.Supplier development and performance management
experience strongly preferred.Prior experience in sourcing,
engineering, quality, manufacturing processes and program
management preferred.Ability to travel will travel up to 50% of the
time to various manufacturing plants.Your opportunity for better
livingAt Marvin, we're driven to imagine and create better ways of
living. And that goes beyond our customers, to our communities and
the colleagues beside us every day. We offer competitive
compensation, an extensive benefits package that includes health
insurance on day one of employment, paid time off and paid
holidays, and a 401K retirement savings match.We also support your
overall wellness in other meaningful ways, including your own
company-funded well-being account that can be used for anything
from travel to a day at the spa, gym memberships or fun experiences
with family and friends. You will be rewarded through our
profit-sharing program, which recognizes the important role all
employees play in making Marvin a success year, after year.As a
premier company with locations across North America, Marvin's
portfolio also includes three additional premium brands: Infinity
Replacement Windows, TruStile Doors, and Marvin Coastline.
Together, we share one purpose and live our values. Our culture is
built on generations of doing the right thing and putting our
people first. Join us, and experience better living at
Marvin.#LI-CM1#assocEqual Opportunity EmployerThis job posting is
not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the
activities, duties, or responsibilities of the employee.
Accommodation may be made to enable an individual with a disability
to perform the essential functions of the position. Any offer of
employment is contingent on the completion of a background check
and drug screen to company standards.#INDLP
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