Purchasing Manager - Located in Grafton, ND
Company: Marvin
Location: Grafton
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Overview: The Purchasing Manager plays a vital role in our
team, overseeing the procurement and maintenance of optimal
inventory levels. This dynamic position ensures that our company's
material needs are consistently met with excellence. The Purchasing
Manager is dedicated to resolving any material quality issues at
their root cause, striving to achieve and maintain ship-to-use
status for all materials. In this leadership role, the Purchasing
Manager will inspire and manage employees in the Purchasing
department, and may also oversee teams in the Receiving, Shipping,
and Recycling departments. This role is pivotal in building a
strong team by interviewing potential candidates, hiring, training,
and developing employees to reach their full potential. Highlights
of your role: Goal Setting: Establish team objectives aligned with
company strategies and performance targets. Implement corrective
actions as needed. Team Development and Accountability: Foster team
growth and hold members accountable for their performance. Supplier
Relations: Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
to meet supply chain needs. Assist with Supplier Escalations:
Support team members and handle escalated supplier issues. Liaison
for Plant Leadership: Serve as the primary contact between plant
leadership and the supply chain team. S&OE Engagement:
Participate in Sales and Operations Execution activities to align
daily operations with strategic goals. Project Management: Oversee
improvement projects to ensure successful execution and alignment
with company objectives. Review and Adjust Metrics: Monitor and
adjust Customer Delivery As Promised metrics, providing direction
for MRP adjustments. Operations Scorecard: Track and update
scorecard metrics to meet performance targets and identify
improvement areas. Month-End Reporting: Report department scorecard
metrics and provide strategic direction for improvement. MRP
Forecast Review: Evaluate MRP forecasts to ensure alignment with
production needs and inventory policies. Inventory Management:
Maintain inventory levels, ensuring alignment with business
objectives and regulatory requirements. Annual Budget Input:
Contribute to the annual budget by providing input on supply chain
costs and resource requirements. You're a good fit if you have (or
if you can): Computer proficiency (ICIM, Word, Excel) Excellent
communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to read and
understand material prints and specifications Understanding of
material quality requirements, processes and procedures Ability to
analyze inventory usage and requirements Supervisory experience is
strongly preferred Purchasing processes and systems knowledge
Negotiating skills Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or
equivalent experience is required A minimum of four years of
Quality/Purchasing management is preferred Knowledge/experience of
Marvin product 7-10 years of leadership experience, preferably in
purchasing Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, MRP and
team-based operations We invite you to See Yourself at Marvin: 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. For more
than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of designing, building,
and engineering premium, award-winning products. Today, Marvin is
also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes
Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in
19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin’s quality
products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and
TruStile Doors. Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture
where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a
better living approach with benefits to support you at work and
beyond. From day one, you will enjoy health insurance, paid
holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match
and more! Some of our unique and most popular benefits include:
$300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy
healthy Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to
Marvin’s success Giving at Marvin – participate in organized
volunteer opportunities Brighter Days Fund – financial support from
your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships
Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these
benefits and more. Apply today! Marvin is an Equal Opportunity
Employer: Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment
for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status,
or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants
requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application
and hiring process may contact us at CareerSupport@marvin.com .
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