We are seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to join our team. This role is focused on managing purchase orders from creation to delivery, ensuring timely procurement of materials and services to support production and daily operations.
Core Responsibilities:
Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders in Epicor ERP system
Monitor order status and follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery
Communicate with vendors regarding order confirmations, lead times, pricing, and delivery schedules
Resolve issues related to delays, pricing discrepancies, or quality concerns
Coordinate with internal departments (planning, production, inventory, and accounting) to align purchasing activity with operational needs
Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchasing records and supplier information
Support cost-saving initiatives by identifying opportunities for improved pricing or alternative sourcing
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and documentation standards company policy.
Qualifications:
3-5 years of experience in a purchasing role
Bachelors Degree preferred.
Requires ability to function as a team player with all departments. Requires good analytical skills and effective business writing skills; knowledge and skill using various computer software applications, including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to meet strict deadlines and perform tasks under pressure, ability to prioritize, organize and solve problems, and complete tasks independently, ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively in a team environment with a wide variety of people, including suppliers, customers, and members of management.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Livonia, MI
Job Type
Part-time
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Softwareunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentation Standardsunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Operationsunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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