Purchaser

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Purchaser to support procurement operations for manufacturing and customer-driven projects in Troy, Michigan. This position focuses on securing materials and services at the right cost, quality, and delivery timeline while helping maintain steady production flow. The role works closely with suppliers and internal teams to strengthen sourcing decisions, manage purchasing activity, and improve overall supply chain performance.

Responsibilities:
• Lead purchasing activities for raw materials, mechanical parts, electrical items, pneumatic components, fasteners, and production-related supplies needed for ongoing operations and project work.
• Evaluate suppliers by reviewing pricing, quality standards, reliability, and delivery performance to support informed sourcing decisions.
• Solicit and assess quotations, then partner with leadership to negotiate competitive pricing, payment terms, and delivery commitments.
• Create, update, and track purchase orders in the ERP system to help ensure materials and services arrive according to production schedules.
• Communicate proactively with vendors regarding order status, shortages, schedule changes, and delivery concerns while resolving discrepancies tied to receipts and invoices.
• Build and maintain productive supplier relationships, including supporting vendor reviews, performance improvement efforts, and corrective actions when necessary.
• Work with manufacturing, inventory, engineering, and project teams to align purchasing plans with demand, stock levels, and business priorities.
• Contribute to cost analysis, budgeting support, forecasting, and quotation preparation while identifying opportunities to reduce spend and improve inventory efficiency.
• Prepare purchasing reports and maintain accurate procurement records, supplier information, and transactional data in support of compliance and management reporting.• 3+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Experience buying some or all of the following is required: raw materials such as steel or aluminum, cylinders, fasteners, electrical components, machine parts, or building and production supplies.
• Working knowledge of an ERP system is required.
• Strong ability to manage vendor relationships with clear communication, organization, and follow-through.
• Experience with supplier pricing, contract terms, and commercial negotiations.
• Familiarity with purchase order administration, inventory coordination, and procurement recordkeeping.
• Ability to assist with costing, forecasting, and quotation support activities.
• An associate degree is preferred.