Purchasing Agent- Capital Equipment

This Purchasing Agent provides enterprise-wide support for capital and custom equipment expenditures through facilitation of supplier selection processes and managing ongoing supplier relationships.

Facilitate, 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.

• 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.

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.