Location: Detroit, MI (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite) Duration: Long-Term Contract Schedule: Monday–Friday | 40 Hours per Week Benefits: Comprehensive benefits available
About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking a Buyer I to join their Supply Chain Procurement team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career procurement professional looking to build experience in purchasing, supplier management, contract administration, and strategic sourcing within a large corporate environment.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with vendors, contracts, and procurement systems while supporting multiple internal business partners.
What You'll Do
Purchase materials, equipment, rentals, and professional services in accordance with company procurement policies and procedures.
Prepare purchase orders, contracts, and change orders while ensuring compliance with purchasing standards.
Develop Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and support the competitive bidding process.
Assist with contract implementation and administration, including master service agreements.
Review and process supplier documentation and prequalification requirements.
Verify invoices and supporting documentation for contracted labor and milestone-based payments within SAP.
Monitor vendor performance and coordinate with suppliers to expedite material and service delivery.
Resolve supplier and material quality issues while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
Compile, analyze, and report procurement data using various computer systems.
Maintain procurement records and ensure accurate filing of source documentation.
Support Category Managers and senior Buyers with sourcing initiatives and contract development.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet procurement priorities and project timelines.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree required.
Degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field preferred.
1–3 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
Strong negotiation and vendor relationship skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer systems.
Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is a plus.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting procurement or supply chain operations.
Familiarity with contract administration and supplier management.
Experience reviewing invoices and purchase orders.
Knowledge of procurement best practices and sourcing processes.
Work Environment
Hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite each week in Detroit, MI.
Candidates should reside within commuting distance of Detroit.
Standard Monday–Friday schedule, 40 hours per week.
Why Apply?
Long-term contract opportunity with a respected organization.
Gain hands-on procurement and contract management experience.
Collaborative supply chain environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Comprehensive benefits available throughout the contract.
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Detroit, MI
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Biddingunmatched
Billingunmatched
Candidate Sourcingunmatched
Category Managementunmatched
Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Systemsunmatched
Contract Managementunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Equipment Rentalsunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Procurement Managementunmatched
Professional Servicesunmatched
Proposal Developmentunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP)unmatched
Service Deliveryunmatched
Sourcing Strategyunmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Supply Chain Managementunmatched
Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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