Buyer - Manufacturing

Production Saw & Machine•Liberty Township, MI

About The Position

Production Saw and Machine (PSM), a family-owned precision CNC machining company founded in 1975, is seeking a Buyer to research manufacturing materials and outside services, build supplier partnerships, and improve purchasing and spending. The Buyer works closely with Estimating and teams across the company to secure materials and services at competitive prices while meeting quality and delivery needs. The role owns purchasing from request through delivery for steel, metals, outside processing, equipment, and other assigned purchases. It also supports customer estimates by researching requirements and obtaining supplier quotes, manages an industrial tooling supplier relationship and recurring company purchases, maintains purchasing information in Epicor Kinetic, and collaborates with employees to improve purchasing practices and reduce unnecessary spending.

Requirements

Experience in buying, purchasing, procurement, or a related role with direct responsibility for supplier quotes, purchase orders, and purchasing follow-through.
Working knowledge of manufacturing materials and processes, with the ability to research unfamiliar requirements and ask questions before ordering.
Ability to compare supplier options beyond price and negotiate effectively while building productive, lasting relationships.
Strong organization and attention to detail, including the ability to manage multiple requests, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines.
Ability to take ownership, solve problems independently, and communicate effectively with suppliers and employees across departments.
Confidence using computer applications and learning purchasing systems.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing buying experience.
ERP experience, particularly Epicor Kinetic.

Responsibilities

Research materials and outside processes, identify qualified suppliers, and obtain timely quotes for customer estimates, communicating costs, specifications, and lead times.
Manage purchasing from request through delivery for steel, metals, outside processing, equipment, and other assigned purchases; confirm requirements, place orders, and resolve delays or discrepancies.
Build supplier partnerships and negotiate competitive terms that balance price, quality, delivery, service, and long-term value.
Oversee the industrial tooling supplier relationship by reviewing spending, stock levels, and replenishment needs with the supplier and production teams and identifying improvements.
Coordinate company purchasing and recurring expenses, including Amazon Business, Uline, and Ramp dues and subscriptions; ensure appropriate approvals and review renewal commitments.
Maintain accurate purchasing data in Epicor Kinetic, including part numbers, supplier records, purchase orders, and expense account assignments, working with Accounting as needed.
Collaborate with employees across the office and manufacturing floor to clarify needs, improve purchasing practices, reduce unnecessary spending, and document savings.