Job Description:

Senior Purchaser
Willows CA
R24_0716
Full time

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Pay Range

$79,700.00-$109,600.00 Annual

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.

The Senior Purchaser maintains effective and efficient procurement and delivery of raw materials and/or pack and/or MRO materials for the manufacturing facility. The responsibilities of the position also entail coordinating, managing the materials, and maintaining inventory levels for the plant; managing ~50M in annual raw material, pack and MRO spend and managing all local service contracts and investigating the lowest cost and best delivery methods for maximum savings.

Your Day to Day:

• Ensure uninterrupted and sustainable supply of raw materials to plant
• Follow corporate global procurement practices and procedures.
• Assist corporate supply chain in sourcing initiatives as requested
• Manage plant inventory levels for raw material, packaging and MRO materials
• Develop attacking cost projects and establish monthly scorecard metrics to be presented to JM leadership
• Develop and implement materials strategies for the plant that allow for continuous operations of manufacturing
• Act as liaison with Supply Chain Sourcing managers and JM business units by executing the following tasks:
  • Assist projects with multi-functional teams to qualify new suppliers
  • Identify alternate materials, cost-efficient processes and ways to reduce physical inventory
  • Eliminate obsolete equipment from plant and support initiatives for new product development
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of logistics/purchasing/planning in an industrial environment
• Strong inventory management skills
• Strong supplier negotiation skills
• Fundamental knowledge of financial analysis
• Fundamental experience managing supplier relationships
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications
• Fundamental knowledge of contract development
• Fundamental knowledge of OSHA
• Fundamental knowledge of ISO
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project and CMMS (computer maintenance management systems)
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) Preferred
• Moderate travel required (5-12 days per year)
• Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull up to and including 25 pounds
• Work environment is typical of an office setting at a manufacturing facility

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion. Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace. Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM’s Career page.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

About Us

Johns Manville is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries, supplying innovative products to the construction, aerospace, automotive, filtration and energy industries. With a more than 160-year legacy, we understand that our story continues to grow only with the right people saying, thinking and doing the right things. Make your story our story.

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.

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