Buyer – Long-Term Contract

📍 Location: Holland, MI (Hybrid, 2–3 days onsite)

🕒 Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week (8:00 AM – 4:30 or 5:00 PM)

💰 Pay Rate: $28–$32/hour

We’re seeking a Buyer to join our high-volume purchasing team in Holland, MI. This is a long-term contract role offering the opportunity to support a busy supply chain operation while gaining valuable hands-on experience in procurement and supplier management. New graduates with a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Purchase direct materials from project bills of material in alignment with Supply Chain Management and corporate strategy.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders regarding material delivery schedules, payment terms, and product discrepancies.
• Expedite materials and resolve supplier issues as needed.
• Enter and maintain purchase orders in purchasing systems (Ops Manager, Baan, etc.) and ensure proper documentation.
• Assist in resolving invoice and packing slip discrepancies.
• Foster strong, professional relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
• Contribute to departmental goals related to working capital, supplier on-time delivery, and material cost savings.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Mentor Associate Buyers on purchasing processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with Commodity/Strategic Purchasing teams to optimize supply base value.
• Share and implement best practices across Supply Chain Management teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering preferred).
• Procurement-related certification (preferred).
• 1–2 years of purchasing experience, or equivalent internship/academic project experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing or project-based environment is preferred.

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