Top 42 Purchasing agents Jobs in Kentwood, Mi

Purchasing Agent II - Panels
PLASCORE INC —Zeeland, MI
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Purchasing Agent I
PLASCORE INC —Zeeland, MI
- Monday to Friday
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Heavy Duty Equipment Purchaser
Weller Auto Parts —Wyoming, MI
- From $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Travel
- In-person
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2d
Buyer/Planner
Market Lab Inc —Caledonia, MI
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Office
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Project Buyer
TotalEnergies —Grand Rapids, MI
- Mid-level
Procurement Clerk
Roskam Baking Company —Kentwood, MI
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Buyer
Xylem —Holland, MI
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Residential
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
22h
Purchasing Agent
Lumbermen's —Byron Center, MI
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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Senior Intercompany Buyer
KION Group AG —Grand Rapids, MI
- $87,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
Buyer
9013 DTS Fluid Power LLC —Grandville, MI
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
Purchasing Buyer - Automation
Lear Corporation —Comstock Park, MI
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
3d
Buyer
Extol Inc —Zeeland, MI
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Buyer/Planner
MAHLE GmbH —Belmont, MI
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Office
- 8 years
- Opportunities for advancement
Flooring Ordering Support I
Builders FirstSource —Grand Rapids, MI
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Office
- Administrative experience
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1d
Buyer
Uptown Cheapskate Grand Rapids Metro Area —Kentwood, MI
- $16 an hour
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Entry level
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
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Senior Buyer
Transcendia, INC. —Grand Rapids, MI
- $95,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
Buyer *ONSITE
DAIKIN COMFORT TECHNOLOGIES DIST INC —Grand Rapids, MI
- Word processing
- Analysis skills
- Math
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1d
Associate Buyer
Flexfab —Hastings, MI
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Office
8d
Buyer
Integrity Buyer, LLC. —Grand Rapids, MI
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Licensed Real Estate Agent
The Perna Team —Caledonia, MI
- From $100,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Real Estate License
- Flexible schedule
12d

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Purchasing Agent II - Panels

PLASCORE INC -
Zeeland, MI

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Benefits from day one
Sabbatical
Referral program

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Supplier performance analysis
Procurement spend analysis
Market trends analysis
Supplier market research
5 years
Resource planning methods
Procurement financial analysis
Two-way invoice matching
Stock control methods
Purchase order management
Materials management in manufacturing
MRP
Supply agreements
Bachelor's degree
Sales quoting
Supply planning in materials management
Procurement cost reduction targets
Invoice reconciliation
Vendor performance improvement
Vendor relationship management
Contracts
Negotiating purchasing contracts
Cost reduction analysis
Clean workspace maintenance
Continuous improvement purchasing strategy
Senior level
Cross-functional collaboration
Demand forecasting for production planning
Invoice dispute resolution

Full Job Description

A Purchasing Agent II will be responsible for purchasing raw materials, services, and supplies, and performing administrative duties.

Monday - Friday 8AM to 5PM

Key Responsibilities:

Source and procure all raw materials, MRO, supplies, equipment, and services at the best cost/value
Create and maintain material specifications
Provide quote information to internal stakeholders and process Request for Quotation as required
Qualify new suppliers for products and services
Evaluate supplier performance on cost, quality and on time delivery
Implement Long Term Agreements / Negotiate supplier contracts
Work in tandem with Quality to resolve supplier quality issues
Forecast material requirements using various inputs from Internal customers and purchase history
Identify and project manage through implementation cost savings programs
Review and rectify any discrepancies between purchase order price and invoiced price
Understand market data to make informed purchasing decisions
Manage net material performance through cost containment, and cost avoidance strategies
Manage supplier on-time delivery performance
Maintain and improve supplier relationships
Conduct supplier/commodity spend analysis and negotiations to achieve favorable terms
Ensure material availability and manage inventory effectively
Manage MRP for assigned product lines/business units
Working with cross functional teams to improve business practices and support production
Maintain item-level MRP data, including lead times, pricing, and safety stock levels
Participating in improving our product, processes, equipment, and methods
Always maintain a clean and safe work environment
Continuous improvement of job functions to increase efficiency and performance
Perform all reasonably related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

At least five years of progressively more responsible experience
A professional level of knowledge in a specialized field equivalent to that ordinarily acquired by completing a four-year baccalaureate program.
Strong attention to detail

Additional Requirements:

Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).

Plascore is an established global manufacturer of honeycomb core, composite structures, and cleanrooms. Plascore's lightweight, industrial strength, honeycomb technology is utilized for a multitude of applications within the aerospace, automotive and marine industries. Plascore is an employee driven organization, fueled by professional teams with dedicated years of service to manufacturing.

Plascore Benefits:

Bonus Programs

$1,200 Employee Referral Bonus - Paid in monthly increments.
Quarterly Bonus- based on business unit metrics

Health Benefits

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts
- Free high-deductible health plan for employee only coverage.
New Hires are eligible for health insurance benefits on day one!
Company provided short-term and long-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program- including legal & professional counseling services

Paid Time Off

Paid and unpaid vacation totaling 6 weeks (years of service determines paid portion)
8-week paid sabbatical for every 10 years of service
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave

401(K) & Roth 401(K)

50% match up to 6% for all participating employees.

Educational Support

Tuition Reimbursement for job-related and certificate programs
Dependent scholarship to cover up to 100% of tuition cost for child dependents
Use of training grants like GoingPro to allow for professional development

Childcare

Flex Spending Account for childcare
Tri-Share childcare program (2/3 of childcare costs covered)

Company Events

Annual company picnic
Annual golf outing
Annual holiday party

Other Perks

White-Caps baseball ticket raffles
Discounts available at: MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, RX Optical
Clean work environment
Smooth pace of work
Family owned and operated.
Security of work for an established, growing company that serves a diverse customer base.
Bi-Weekly Pay

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Plascore to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].

Plascore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.

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