Procurement Specialist

DISHER; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 47,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

DISHER in Michigan is seeking a Procurement Specialist to oversee purchasing, supplier sourcing, and inventory control within our growing manufacturing environment.

You will create purchase orders, monitor stock levels, coordinate with engineering on supplier selection, and drive cost-saving initiatives while ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with company policies. You will work closely with suppliers to optimize price, quality, and delivery while maintaining strict inventory controls.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in purchasing, scheduling, shipping, or warehousing.
• Associate degree or higher in business or supply chain preferred.
• Proficient with MS Word/Excel and ERP or manufacturing software.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to cost, efficiency and capacity.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and send purchase orders to vendors per policy.
• Research suppliers and source components for competitive pricing and delivery.
• Monitor stock levels and place replenishment orders for uninterrupted production.
• Maintain supplier relationships and conduct vendor evaluations.
• Reconcile POs, receipts, and invoices; resolve discrepancies.
• Receive goods, inspect, and document issues; quarantine if needed.
• Label and store materials; keep inventory records accurate.
• Conduct regular inventory audits to reconcile stock with systems.
• Prepare shipping documents and load finished goods for trucks.
• Schedule daily/weekly production activities and address bottlenecks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in business or supply chain

APICS/CPSM certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Procurement Specialist – Holland, MI

DISHER is currently partnering with a growing company specializing in hydronic radiant heating solutions in their search for a Product/Application Engineer. The Procurement Specialist holds a pivotal position in overseeing and streamlining the company’s core operational activities. This role is entrusted with monitoring costs, minimizing inventory expenses, procuring parts in accordance with established cost parameters, and coordinating manufacturing schedules. It is designed to evolve into a key leadership role within the operations team as the company grows.

What it’s like to work here:

While the company is small there is lots of room for growth within. The right person will be able to help shift company culture and take the organization to new heights while advancing their career. The position offers the ability to support strategic goals related to revenue growth and profitability and an opportunity to be a leader within the organization.

• Create, update, and send purchase orders for raw materials to approved vendors, ensuring all procurement activities align with company policies.
• Research and source alternative suppliers of components in collaboration with engineering to create competitive advantage based on price, delivery, and quality.
• Monitor stock levels, review inventory data, and place replenishment orders as needed to support uninterrupted production while avoiding overstocking in line with inventory turnover objectives.
• Maintain supplier relationships and conduct regular vendor evaluations to ensure all suppliers meet the company's pricing, delivery, and quality requirements.
• Reconcile discrepancies between purchase orders, received materials, and invoices, and resolve issues related to damaged or incorrect goods.
• Receive incoming goods and conduct thorough inspections for damaged or missing items; quarantine and document all issues as appropriate.
• Ensure materials are clearly labeled and stored systematically, and consistently update inventory records to maintain accurate stock levels and a well-organized inventory system.
• Perform regular inventory audits to reconcile physical stock with system records, ensuring precision and accountability.
• Pick, pack, and prepare shipping documentation (labels, packing slips, bills of lading) and securely load finished goods onto trucks for Floor Heat customers.
• Schedule and track daily/weekly production activities — assessing capacity, labor, and material resources, resolving bottlenecks, adjusting order sequences, and addressing urgent customer requests to maintain an efficient workflow and on-time delivery.

• 2-5 years of experience in roles related to purchasing, manufacturing scheduling, shipping, or warehousing.
• Associate degree in business, supply chain management or certifications such as APICS or CPSM preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as a working knowledge of ERP or manufacturing software.
• Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail, including the capability to track costs, measure operational efficiencies, and calculate requirements for labor, materials, and capacity.
• Efficiently manage multiple tasks, urgent requests, and manufacturing projects to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to cost objectives.
• Highly organized and effective at prioritizing responsibilities.
• Competent conflict resolution skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, working within an organization that upholds strong values.
• Openness to self-development and advancement within the company.
• Prior experience in sourcing components in a HVAC preferred
• Experience working in continuous improvement projects
• Excellent communication abilities.