Junior Buyer / Buyer

Muskegon, MI | Manufacturing

Our client, a well-established manufacturing company in the Muskegon area, is seeking a Junior Buyer / Buyer to join its growing supply chain team.

This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced Buyer or an individual looking to grow into a purchasing career. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with an MRP or ERP system, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage purchasing and inventory-related activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Why This Opportunity?

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• Opportunity to grow within purchasing and supply chain
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• Stable and established manufacturing organization
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• Competitive compensation and benefits package
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• Hands-on role with exposure to purchasing, inventory, suppliers, and operations
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• Collaborative environment working across multiple departments
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Responsibilities

Purchasing & Procurement

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• Review material requirements and purchasing recommendations within the MRP system.
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• Create, maintain, and track purchase orders for inventory and non-inventory items.
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• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, quantities, lead times, order acknowledgements, and delivery schedules.
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• Monitor open purchase orders and follow up on late deliveries, shortages, pricing discrepancies, and receiving issues.
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• Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, purchasing, and delivery information within the ERP/MRP system.
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• Assist with sourcing materials, obtaining quotes, and evaluating supplier pricing and lead times.
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• Support supplier performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Inventory Management

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• Monitor inventory requirements, material availability, and potential shortages.
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• Prepare and distribute weekly consignment pull reports.
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• Assist with quarterly consignment inventory reconciliations.
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• Research and resolve purchasing and inventory discrepancies.
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• Support efforts to improve inventory accuracy and reduce shortages, excess inventory, and obsolete materials.
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Cross-Functional Support

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• Partner with Operations, Planning, Warehouse, Accounting, and other internal teams to resolve purchasing and material-related issues.
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• Communicate material shortages, delivery concerns, and supplier issues to the appropriate stakeholders.
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• Maintain supplier records and purchasing documentation, including country-of-origin information.
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• Assist with reporting, data entry, recordkeeping, and audit-related documentation.
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• Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to purchasing, inventory, and supplier performance.
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Qualifications

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• Hands-on experience with an MRP or ERP system required.
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• Purchasing, procurement, materials planning, production scheduling, inventory control, or warehouse experience preferred.
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• Previous purchasing experience is preferred but not required for the Junior Buyer level.
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• Manufacturing or distribution experience preferred.
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• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
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• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on open items.
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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• Comfortable communicating with suppliers and internal departments.
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• Ability to identify discrepancies, solve problems, and take initiative.
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• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred but not required.
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• Experience with country-of-origin documentation, import/export requirements, or consignment inventory is a plus.
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Position Levels

Junior Buyer: Ideal for a candidate with relevant MRP/ERP experience and transferable skills who is looking to develop their career in purchasing and supply chain. Training will be provided on purchasing processes, supplier management, and company-specific procedures.

Buyer: Ideal for a candidate with direct purchasing experience who can independently manage purchase orders, supplier relationships, material requirements, shortages, and inventory-related issues.

Compensation will be based on the candidate's experience, purchasing knowledge, MRP/ERP proficiency, and ability to perform the responsibilities of the role

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