Purchasing Buyer

Koch Enterprises Family of Companies•Caledonia, MI

10d•$60,000 - $80,000•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 needed for projects and helps keep them on schedule. It is suited to a buyer, purchasing agent, or procurement specialist with steel purchasing experience who can read drawings and bills of material (BOMs). Experience in plating or finishing is not required; the company will provide an opportunity to 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 a full-time Monday–Friday schedule. Occasional travel to other Koch locations is required. Pay is $60,000–$80,000 per year, based on experience.

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 ordering.
Purchase structural steel, steel plate and sheet, and industrial components, including pumps, valves, filtration systems, heating coils, rectifiers, 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.