Senior Buyer

Turtle and Hughes • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

The Senior Buyer will be responsible for sourcing spot buy purchases and replenishing inventory items in a production supply crib located on the site of our client.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management required.
• Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures
• Knowledge of materials, products, and the commodity market for the site
• Experience in preparing and analyzing complex technical specifications and bids
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent customer service skills
• Sourcing experience
• Organization and strong attention to detail
• Ability to be flexible
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. using safe practices

Responsibilities

• Coordinate customer needs
• Identify and select vendors to procure requisitioned commodities, meeting criteria such as price, quantity, quality and delivery date and place orders
• Purchasing
• Manage inventory
• Identify cost savings initiatives
• Resolve purchasing problems with vendors

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Employee negotiated discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees