Senior Purchaser

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.

About the role

We're looking for a Senior Purchaser to lead procurement and inventory management for our manufacturing facility. In this role, you'll ensure a reliable supply of raw materials, packaging, and MRO materials while identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and support uninterrupted operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and inventory for raw materials, packaging, and MRO supplies.
• Oversee approximately $1M-$10M in annual spend and local service contracts.
• Ensure continuous material availability to support production.
• Negotiate with suppliers and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Operations on sourcing and improvement initiatives.
• Qualify new suppliers and develop alternative sourcing strategies.
• Drive inventory optimization and reduce obsolete materials.
• Track and report supplier performance and savings results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of purchasing or sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, inventory, and negotiations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• CPIM, CPM, or similar certification preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Wellness program and critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave for eligible employees.
• Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program and business travel accident coverage.
• Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and dependent care spending account.
• Tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.
• Company-wide mentoring program and vast educational opportunities.
• Soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters.

Pay

Base salary pay range: $81,600.00 - $112,200.00 annual. 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.

Schedule

• Travel: Moderate (approximately 11-29 days per year).
• Location: Manufacturing facility environment with office and plant interaction.