Purchasing Buyer

Koch Enterprises•Caledonia, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Koch Finishing Systems is hiring a Buyer to manage purchasing and supplier relationships for custom industrial equipment. The role sources steel, components, and services and helps keep project materials and subcontracted work on schedule. It is suited to a buyer, purchasing agent, or procurement specialist with steel purchasing experience who can read engineering drawings and bills of material (BOMs) and enjoys solving problems in a project-driven environment. Experience in plating or finishing is not required; the company will help the new hire learn its equipment and materials. Koch Finishing Systems designs and builds custom industrial finishing equipment, including plating, anodizing, and chemical processing lines, for manufacturers nationwide. Its team supports customers from concept through installation. The position is on-site in Caledonia, Michigan, with occasional travel to other Koch locations.

Requirements

At least 2 years of purchasing, procurement, or buyer experience, including purchasing structural steel, plate, or sheet.
Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
Strong negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines accurately.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Associate degree in business, supply chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

ERP or MRP system experience.
Experience in an engineer-to-order, job shop, or custom manufacturing environment.
Background in metal finishing, plating, anodizing, or chemical handling equipment.
Familiarity with steel grades and corrosion-resistant materials such as 316 stainless steel, titanium, polypropylene, PVC, and PVDF.

Responsibilities

Review requisitions, drawings, specifications, and BOMs for accuracy before placing orders.
Purchase structural steel, steel plate and sheet, industrial components, and custom plastic fabrications.
Request quotes, negotiate pricing and lead times, and issue purchase orders.
Find and qualify new suppliers and subcontractors and build vendor relationships.
Keep materials and subcontracted work on track to meet project schedules.
Coordinate deliveries among suppliers, job sites, and fabrication facilities.
Track supplier performance and maintain records in the ERP system.
Maintain stock levels for standard parts and manage project-specific purchases.
Resolve pricing, invoice, and delivery issues with Receiving, Engineering, and Accounting.
Work with Quality on returns, non-conforming material, and supplier corrective actions.
Help manage surplus and obsolete inventory.
Contribute ideas to improve purchasing and supply chain processes.