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Flex-N-Gate Corp
Buyer
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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
Buyer Req #2191 1400 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48083, USA Apply Share Job Description Posted Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in "Automotive News." A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals. Scope of the Position Coordinates activities involved with procuring commodity goods in an automotive environment . Responsibilities Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for key commodities. Confer and negotiate with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, delivery, etc. Prepare requests for quotation, analyze responses, and make sourcing recommendations to the Purchasing Director and Vice President-Purchasing. Coordinate/negotiate purchase orders and/or contracts. Review current and potential supplier manufacturing locations/audits, to determine supply capabilities. Champion cost savings activities for selected commodities. Maintain manual and/or computerized procurement records. Discuss defective goods or services with quality personnel, manufacturing and suppliers to identify the "root cause" of the problem, so that it can be rectified. Monitor supplier value/supply chain to ensure continuous supply in the event of a supply interruption or shortage. Qualifications We are seeking a buyer with 2+ years of experience in automotive parts Solid analytical, computer and math skills Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form Good decision-making skills Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products High level of attention to detail Ability to organize and analyze large amounts of data. Ability to work in a fast paced environment. Undergraduate or graduate degree in business is strongly preferred. Basic understanding of technical specifications and manufacturing processes a plus . What We Offer
- Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
- Paid holidays and vacation time What do our employees have to say?