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Construction Procurement Buyer
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What they do
A Buyer buys products, materials or services needed by a company or organization. Manages inventory and schedule for purchasing, works with vendors and negotiates contracts, monitors quality of supplies and services purchased. May work in farm products, manufacturing, trade or services industries.
$62,502 / year median in Michigan
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Construction Procurement Buyer Meijer parental leave United States, Michigan, Grand Rapids Sep 09, 2026 As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you're provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family - take care of your career and your community! Meijer Rewards Weekly pay Scheduling flexibility Paid parental leave Paid education assistance Team member discount Development programs for advancement and career growth Please review the job profile below and apply today! The Construction Procurement Buyer role procures services, fixtures and equipment for the Meijer Properties organization. The role is responsible to strike an optimal balance between cost, quality, delivery and service in a fast-paced environment; Work closely with the business stakeholders to give the organization a competitive advantage; and evaluate supplier's capabilities, negotiate and administer contracts as necessary. The Buyer may participate in the writing of specifications, prepares bid forms and handles bidding process, analyzes bid results and makes recommendations, awards business, authorizes and signs purchase orders.
What You'll Be Doing:
Generates new and/or revises purchase orders, using the Procurement system. Verifies supplier product information, shipping information, delivery dates, budget codes, taxes, commodity codes and other related information.
Manages supplier relationships and performance for their categories. Monitors and communicates quality, cost, and delivery performance issues to suppliers, business users, and others, to determine the gap and take corrective action.
Spot source items to fill demands from purchase requisitions, requests for quotations, supplier performance, etc.
Prepare and / or modify specifications
Conduct inquiry preparation, purchasing, expediting, quote analysis, and auditing for compliance to contract / negotiated price
Manages commodity performance metrics/trends and reports results to departmental leadership.
Develops cost savings, inventory, supplier and item complexity reduction goals.
Occasionally supports the expediting of shipments for timely deliveries
Builds, manages and reports new store, remodel and project fixture and equipment budget status/costs for the categories under management
Supports process flow for the creation and approval of Meijer team member requisitions.
Collaborate with Vendor Accounting, Suppliers, and Meijer locations to research and resolve discrepancies with purchase orders. Informs appropriate personnel on status of issues as requested.
Oversees and participates in the study and design of new innovation, fixtures, equipment and/or services.
This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required. What You'll Bring With You (Qualifications): Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain preferred.
2+ years of professional purchasing experience.
Purchasing, supplier collaboration, or supply chain experience
Reviewing, verifying, and processing requisitions and purchase orders.
Time management skills.
Strong customer service orientation
Strong communication skills.
Works well in teams.
Strong financial/analytical acumen.
Independently motivated
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Results oriented.
Effectively interfaces with all levels and departments within the organization.
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Parental Leave