Automotive Purchasing Specialist - 1st Shift

Drake Enterprises, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Drake Enterprises, Inc. in Clinton Township, MI is seeking a Purchasing Agent for 1st shift in automotive manufacturing. You will procure materials, negotiate vendor terms, manage purchase orders, and maintain inventory to support continuous production.

This salaried, exempt role requires at least a high school diploma and 2 years of purchasing experience in manufacturing, with knowledge of MRO purchasing and PLEX ERP a plus. PPE and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of 2 years purchasing experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of PLEX ERP a plus.
• MRO purchasing experience required.
• Understanding of steel mill purchasing practices a plus.
• Manufacturing environment with PPE and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to purchasing policies, processes, and procedures.
• Negotiates best vendor terms, pricing, and delivery based on budget and schedule.
• Uses knowledge of machines and equipment to schedule items for production cycles.
• Writes purchase orders for office supplies, tooling, maintenance, etc.
• Maintains inventory levels for all purchased materials, supplies, and tooling, including tool crib oversight.
• Follows up to ensure proper distribution of supplies to departments.

Skills

Purchasing

Planning and organizing

Attention to detail

Teamwork and collaboration

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Results driven

Quality focus

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PLEX ERP

Job description

Drake Enterprises, Inc. in Clinton Township, MI is seeking a Purchasing Agent for 1st shift in automotive manufacturing. You will procure materials, negotiate vendor terms, manage purchase orders, and maintain inventory to support continuous production.

This salaried, exempt role requires at least a high school diploma and 2 years of purchasing experience in manufacturing, with knowledge of MRO purchasing and PLEX ERP a plus. PPE and safety compliance are essential.