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JR Automation a Hitachi Group Company is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the worlds leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and were always looking to get stronger across North America Europe and Asia. Join us as a Buyer in Holland MI as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.

Location Type: This position is onsite in Holland MI.

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages medical benefits starting your first day and paid parental leave
• Opportunity to work on customized 1-of-1 automation projects
• A collaborative engineering-driven environment
• Career growth and skill development opportunities
• A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter
• Work with cutting edge and innovative technologies

Role Overview

The Buyer role is responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities for complex automation projects ensuring materials and engineered components are sourced negotiated and delivered on time to support project schedules from kickoff through installation. The position partners closely with Engineering Project Management and suppliers to manage RFQs/RFPs control costs mitigate supply chain risks and support successful project execution. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing automation or engineered-to-order environments strong technical aptitude supplier negotiation skills and the ability to interpret drawings BOMs and engineering specifications.

How Youll Make an Impact:

• Manage end-to-end project procurement from kickoff through FAT shipment and installation ensuring alignment with project schedules and customer requirements.
• Lead RFQs/RFPs for complex automation components including robotics mechatronics assemblies conveyors packaging systems and controls hardware.
• Negotiate pricing lead times and commercial terms for low-volume high-mix engineered components and custom assemblies.
• Read and interpret mechanical and controls drawings BOMs customer specifications and revision updates to ensure accurate and compliant procurement.
• Monitor suppliers lead times capacity and delivery performance proactively adjusting schedules to meet project milestones and mitigate risk.
• Partner with Project Management to track budgets forecast procurement spend and manage cost or schedule impacts.
• Support Strategic Sourcing in evaluating supplier performance across quality delivery responsiveness and capability metrics.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives through alternative sourcing material substitutions commercial negotiations and value-engineering efforts.
• Support inventory strategy and material availability for standard components such as pneumatics fasteners sensors drives and safety hardware.

Note: This list of responsibilities is inclusive; however it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What Youll Bring:

• Bachelors Degree preferred in Supply Chain Management Business Engineering or a related technical field; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• Procurement or sourcing experience in a manufacturing automation mechatronics robotics or engineeredtoorder environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing projectbased purchasing from kickoff through installation or commissioning.
• Background purchasing lowvolume highmix engineered components and custom assemblies is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems for purchase order management lead time updates supplier acknowledgments and demand planning.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and controls drawings BOMs engineering specifications and revision documentation.
• Understanding of industrial and automation components such as pneumatics sensors fasteners electrical hardware drives and safety devices.
• Strong negotiation skills including price delivery terms and commercial conditions.
• Experience conducting RFQs/RFPs and evaluating supplier proposals for technical and commercial fit.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables vlookups data analysis).

Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen physical examination and background check.

Company Overview: At JR Automation A Hitachi Group Company we discover potential reimagine limits and advance industry. When faced with a problem we find a solution. Together we push whats possible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2000 at one of our 20 facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.

Fueled by Possible.

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