Buyer - Grand Rapids, MI

Come join our growing team!  We are hiring a Buyer who will work hand in hand with our Commodity Manager to procure critical materials, parts, equipment and supplies for our organization. The Buyer will recommend and procure products where the financial impact to the Company is moderate and will ensure that products purchased are of excellent quality, procured at a competitive price and delivered as promised.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement of required products from intent to purchase through delivery
• Determine the requirements of commodities, including specifications, quality and schedule requirements
• Request and evaluate quotes for the commodities
• Negotiate the lowest possible cost for commodities that meet quality, quantity and schedule requirements
• Implement purchase orders that comply with company and government regulations
• Manage and maintain required documentation for purchases, including orders, amendments and shipping notices
• Apply Total Cost of Acquisition principle to short and long term buying decisions
• Support the Commodity Specialist in the bid for bid process
• Purchase approval required after $5,000
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications/Requirements

• BA or minimum 2 years successful administration experience
• Previous experience in Purchasing, preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
• Excellent organizational skills