• Muskegon, MI
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30+ days ago

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Buyer. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and is eager to contribute to the standardization and optimization of processes 

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.
  • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers in alignment with company goals.
  • Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and supply risks to inform procurement decisions.
  • Maintain accurate procurement records, including purchase orders, contracts, and supplier performance metrics.
  • Identify and lead cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement projects for assigned categories of spend.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, R&D, Quality Assurance, and Technical teams to ensure material specifications are met.
  • Support audits and regulatory inspections related to procurement and supplier management.
  • Mentor and lead junior buyers or procurement analysts as needed.
Key Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 3–7 years of procurement experience in the manufacturing industry.
  • Proven negotiation and contract management skills.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Certification in procurement (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is a plus.
Preferred Attributes:
  • Strong problem-solving, decision-making abilities and communication skills (presentation, written and verbal)
  • Continuous improvement (CI) mindset
  • Strong project management skills with experience of managing a portfolio of sourcing/CI and value improvement projects
  • Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to procurement challenges
  • Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business conditions and make effective decisions under pressure
  • Experience with sustainability and ethical sourcing practices.

Numbers & Facts

LocationMuskegon, MI
IndustryFinancial Services
Company Size1 to 9 employees
Websitehttp://www.synergystaffing.net

About Company

We are a staffing company dedicated in placing quality candidates within our network of companies. We are unique and far different from most staffing companies. All Jobs posted on our sites are for immediate direct hire and we also hire on behalf of our clients. This eliminates steps in the hiring process and gets you to work faster!

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Business Administrationunmatched
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Contract Managementunmatched
  • Contract Negotiationunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Market Trackingunmatched
  • Market Trend Analysisunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Performance Metricsunmatched
  • Pricingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Procurement Managementunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Purchase Ordersunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Quality Assuranceunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
  • SAPunmatched
  • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)unmatched
  • Supply Chain Managementunmatched
  • Sustainabilityunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched

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