Aviation Procurement Associate

Daifuku Co., Ltd.; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

401K

Flexible Spending Programs

Job summary

Daifuku Airport America Corporation is seeking an Associate Buyer to process logistics invoices, create requisitions, and purchase materials and services for specialized items. The role involves negotiating adjustments and supporting project schedules through precise procurement activities.

The position requires collaboration with Engineering and Finance, SAP proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple supplier relationships while ensuring policy compliance and timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Business, Supply Management, Materials and Logistics Management, Procurement or equivalent preferred.
• 1–2 years of significant purchasing experience in a major manufacturer or service organization.
• Experience with defined engineered commodities and contract administration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Code, log, and approve freight invoices with proper documentation.
• Create purchase requisitions from engineering requests.
• Expedite materials to maintain project schedules.
• Enter orders into SAP/ERP including changes.
• Coordinate supplier diversity with Sales and Estimating for bids.
• Purchase standard and off-the-shelf items.
• Attend project meetings and track actions for Procurement.

Skills

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Judgment & Decision Making

Monitoring

Verbal & Written Communication

Information Ordering

Problem Sensitivity

Negotiation

English Proficiency

Education

Associate degree in Business/Supply Management/Procurement

1–2 years purchasing experience

Experience with engineered commodities (preferred)

Tools

SAP

MS Word

Excel

Access

Impromptu

Job description

Daifuku Airport America Corporation is seeking an Associate Buyer to process logistics invoices, create requisitions, and purchase materials and services for specialized items. The role involves negotiating adjustments and supporting project schedules through precise procurement activities.

The position requires collaboration with Engineering and Finance, SAP proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple supplier relationships while ensuring policy compliance and timely deliveries.