Programmatic Buyer

WRIGHT TOOL COMPANY LLC•Warren, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Programmatic Buyer plays a key role in supporting strategic sourcing and procurement activities tied to company programs and client initiatives. This position focuses on aligning material purchases with program requirements, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring on-time delivery of critical components. The Programmatic Buyer will strategically source and expedite products to support multiple projects, optimize cost and lead time performance, and maintain supplier readiness for future program demands. This position is also responsible for procuring finished goods and kitting components at the most favorable terms for the organization. This role qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods. This role also tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information.

Requirements

Attention to detail and accuracy.
Strategic and analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
High attention to accuracy and detail in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong vendor management, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Adaptable and proactive in identifying process improvements.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Adaptability and process improvement mindset.
Minimum 2–3 years of experience in purchasing, programmatic procurement, or supply chain operations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
Experience with ERP system (e.g. Sage, NetSuite, Epicor, or similar).
Experience with WMS system/ RF scanner environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in related field.
Experience working with QA/QC programs.
Experience supporting government or defense programs.
ISO Experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals and review requisitions for goods and services in a timely manner.
Partner with Program Manager, Sourcing team, and Operations teams to forecast material needs, align sourcing strategies, and ensure timely procurement of components critical to program execution.
Lead procurement planning and execution for assigned programs, including supplier selection, quoting, and contract negotiations targeting cost savings, lead time reduction, and supply continuity.
Identify and implement strategic sourcing initiatives that optimize vendor performance, production timelines, and inventory efficiency.
Expedite high-priority materials and components for production and service programs; proactively monitor and resolve supply chain constraints.
Evaluate supplier performance, maintain active communication channels, and drive corrective action plans to meet quality, delivery, and cost expectations.
Maintain supplier data, price agreements, and performance metrics in the ERP system to ensure data integrity and up-to-date procurement insights.
Collaborate with QA/QC and Logistics to ensure compliance with specifications, documentation, and traceability standards.
Stay current with market conditions, material trends, and supplier capabilities to inform program-level sourcing decisions.
Uphold ethical procurement practices and ensure alignment with company policy and government contracting regulations.
Reviews and corrects inventory discrepancies as they occur, investigating root cause and trends.
Responsible for accurate inventory counts, adjusting where needed to properly reflect actual levels.
Runs purchase suggestion reports to determine what items need to be purchased, comparing demand with existing and forecasted sales orders.
Coordinates with the Customer Service Department to place emergency orders with suppliers or to expedite parts from vendor.
Works with vendors to obtain product or service information, acceptable quality level, lowest price and timely deliveries.
Receives proper confirmation of purchase price and delivery date on all purchase orders sent to vendors. Properly updates purchase order in the ERP system to reflect the order confirmation received from vendor.
Monitors shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and in the event of problems, traces shipments and follows up on undelivered goods.
Maintains and monitors data integrity in the ERP system for Sourcing team.
Review catalogs, industry periodicals, directories, trade journals, and Internet sites, and consult with other department personnel to locate necessary goods and services.
Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
Understands and follows the corporation's policies and guidelines regarding the ethical conduct of purchasing activities.
Performs other related duties as assigned.