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
Location
Muskegon, MI
Industry
Financial Services
Company Size
1 to 9 employees
Website
http://www.synergystaffing.net
About Company
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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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