Buyer is responsible to supply production with purchased material to fabricate and assemble windows and doors.  It is their responsibility to obtain the appropriate quantity of goods in a professional, reliable and responsive manner at the appropriate negotiated price while meeting quality, schedule and performance requirements specified by the Marvin Companies.  In addition, Buyer will be responsible for analyzing costs and making purchasing recommendations and decisions.

• Meet the needs of Production by ensuring a continuous supply of quality materials in a cost effective manner. This includes prompt resolution of any quality, delivery, and supplier relationship issues at the root-cause level to ensure materials maintain a ship-to-use status.
• Manage cost and inventory levels (modifiers and pricing) of assigned material. Maintain and manage inventory turns, manage obsolescence, prepare outage reports and manage aged inventory. Responsible for cost reductions, inventory levels and opportunity for lot size adjustments.
• Maintain strong, mutually beneficial supplier relationships on quality, pricing, delivery and all other terms of business, ensuring partnerships meet the short and long term goals of both Marvin companies and its suppliers.
• Provide customers service on quote requests, analyze data on bids, and recommend buying options, sampling and other information requests for internal customers in a timely manner, utilizing prompt and effective communication and follow through. Work with transportation and suppliers for backhauling or shipping material. Work with Accounting Department to reconcile invoices and other accounting related needs.
• Reduce costs, improve processes and grow profitability by managing material ramp-up and run-down strategies, including part number establishment/transition and appropriate stocking levels. Regularly monitor the performance of each supplier. Anticipate supply chain risks and develop contingencies as appropriate.

• Two or four-year business related degree is preferred
• Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Prior Purchasing experience or knowledge of MRP is preferred
• Knowledge of, or experience with Marvin product is ideal

From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities. You also belong to one of America's Top 20 Large Employers of 2024, according to an exclusive ranking by Forbes Magazine. 
 
For more than 100 years, we've been designing, building, and engineering premier products. Today, in our 16 locations across North America, we manufacture Marvin's portfolio of products, which includes Infinity Replacement Windows, TruStile Doors, and Marvin Coastline brands.
 
Together, we live our values and enjoy a culture that feels like home. Our better living approach to benefits supports you at work and beyond. From day one, you receive health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more! A few unique offerings include:
- $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on whatever makes you happy + healthy
- Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
- $$ Annual profit sharing - get rewarded for the role everyone plays in making Marvin a success
- Giving at Marvin - join coordinated volunteer opportunities
- Brighter Days Fund - financial support thanks to your colleagues and the Marvin family should you suffer a personal hardship
When you belong to the Marvin team, it's all part of the package. Apply today!

This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of 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 employment offer depends on completing a background check and drug screen to company standards.