*NEW* Senior Procurement Buyer Capital Equipment & Metals Sourcing

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Procurement Buyer – Whitehall, MI | Full Relocation Package Offered

Relocate to West Michigan's Lakeshore — Beaches, Small-Town Life, and Room to Grow

Imagine trading your commute for Lake Michigan sunsets, sandy beaches, and a tight-knit lakeshore community, with Grand Rapids' restaurants, breweries, and big-city amenities just a short drive away. This West Michigan lakeshore region offers an exceptional quality of life at a low cost of living, with year-round outdoor recreation right out your back door and a genuine small-town feel that's increasingly hard to find. It's the kind of place people move to and don't leave.

The company provides full relocation assistance, with candidates able to begin the role remotely for 30-60 days while relocation logistics are finalized.

The company we represent is a well-known global provider of advanced engineered solutions. As a publicly traded entity, it has built an impressive 75-year legacy marked by continuous growth and innovation. Widely respected, this company is known for its outstanding corporate culture that encourages personal development and offers a wide array of opportunities. Forbes has recognized it as one of the top employers globally, emphasizing its dedication to excellence and diversity. With over $7 billion in revenue, this company continues to thrive in its industry.

What Sets This Opportunity Apart

• Comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, including medical, dental, vision, and more
• 9% 401(k) dollar-for-dollar match with employer contributions to your Retirement Savings Plan each pay period
• Robust training programs and a collaborative culture focused on continuous learning and development
• Free on-site fitness center membership to support your well-being

Position Summary

Our client, a global manufacturing organization, is seeking a Senior Procurement Buyer to join its plant-level procurement team. Reporting to the Plant Procurement Lead, this role supports both strategic and operational procurement activities, including cost savings initiatives, supplier performance management, transactional execution, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced plant environment.

What You'll Do

• Support benchmarking, should-be-cost analysis, and business case development
• Assist in planning and monitoring supplier performance, including ASAT and related compliance activities
• Develop and maintain tools and templates to streamline team communication and procurement execution
• Communicate with suppliers on operational topics; support negotiations and RFQ/RFP processes alongside Strategic Buyers
• Participate in supplier meetings and liaise with Financial Shared Services to resolve purchase-to-pay issues
• Support buyer/planners and operations staff in executing purchase orders, resolving AP issues, and supplier communications
• Interface with Shipping, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to resolve cross-functional issues
• Ensure adherence to global procedures, quality standards, and departmental policies
• Resolve issues related to direct materials, services, raw material quality, quantity verification, and delivery to support production demands

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 5-10 years of prior procurement experience, ideally with purchase-to-pay exposure, preferred
• Technical understanding of manufacturing or industrial environments preferred
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills; comfortable working directly with suppliers and cross-functional teams
• Data-oriented, organized, and able to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• High integrity, with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Oracle experience a plus
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship)

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About Augmentis
Augmentis is a specialized recruiting firm focused on accounting, finance, procurement, and engineering talent across the U.S. We partner with growthoriented companies to match highimpact professionals with meaningful roles.

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Representation/employer clarification:

Augmentis is conducting this search on behalf of our client. The selected candidate will be employed directly by our client, not by Augmentis.

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