Buyer I (Holland, , MI, 49424) | 05/05/26

Job Description Job Title:

Buyer I Location:

Holland, MI 49424

Duration:

9 months

Shift:

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm or 7am-4pm

PR:

$25 to $29/Hr.

Summary:

The Buyer will be responsible for procuring & monitoring the movement of materials to meet production needs. In this role, the incumbent will also obtain materials using engineering & production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels. Ensures material standards are met and non-conformances or variances are resolved. Monitors cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.

Job Responsibilities:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Assist in developing annual sourcing goals & put steps in place to achieve them (new supplier qualification, RFQ?s, renegotiations, suggest potential engineering redesigns for cost savings, internal company spending review, credit card holders review, etc.).

Set-up in internal & external Kanban program & educate newer suppliers on the Kanban program & set-up.

Daily Kanban management. Manage daily New Buy, Late & Kanban reports for actions needed. Create & manage supplier VMI contracts by creating, ceasing or modifying Agreements as needed.

Facilitate supplier meetings with Inspector & Engineers as needed regarding quality issues to find resolution.

Work with client Global Procurement Management Team on various cost savings & supplier projects. Conduct in indirect/purchase requisition ordering.

Assist in researching & communicate ECO cost impacts to internal departments.

Assist in ECO supplier notifications & PO updates. Perform Oracle New Part Set-up & Maintenance.

Conduct Kaizen/continuous events & implement procurement department-related improvement processes. Work toward goal of achieving of 98% incoming inspection quality passing rates.

Work toward goal of achieving of 95% OTD from suppliers.

Assist in monthly department safety audits & reports findings.

Participate in War Room spend audits, review & make cost spend recommendations/changes where needed.

Assist in reconciling any Receiving, Incoming Inspection or Accounts Payable issues as needed to properly receive, return &/or pay for goods.

Assist in as needed inventory audits.

Assist in running reports for Supplier Scorecards, issue Corrective Action Plans & regularly audit Supplier performance, including site visits & report reviews.

Participates in internal employee committee to assist with sources best venues, material costs & services.

Assist in Reconciling month-end reports. Reconcile p-card monthly with Concur.

Qualification:

Bachelor's degree in related field.

Supply chain/procurement experience.

The ability to analyze bills of materials for cost, lead time accuracy 100%.

The ability to multi-task. College degree & any supply chain course or certifications are preferred.

1-3 years' experience