Buyer

Amphenol Corp; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental & prescription

401(k) match

Paid holidays & PTO

Gym and tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Amphenol Borisch Technologies (ABT), headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Buyer to work with the Commodity Manager to procure critical materials, parts, equipment, and supplies. You will ensure quality, competitive pricing, and timely delivery while adhering to regulatory requirements.

The role involves coordinating from intent to purchase through delivery, evaluating quotes, negotiating costs, and maintaining purchase documentation.

Qualifications

• BA or minimum 2 years successful administration experience.
• Previous experience in Purchasing, preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement of required products from intent to purchase through delivery.
• Determine the requirements of commodities, including specifications, quality and schedule requirements.
• Request and evaluate quotes for the commodities.
• Negotiate the lowest possible cost for commodities that meet quality, quantity and schedule requirements.
• Implement purchase orders that comply with company and government regulations.
• Manage and maintain required documentation for purchases, including orders, amendments and shipping notices.
• Apply Total Cost of Acquisition principle to short and long term buying decisions.
• Support the Commodity Specialist in the bid for bid process.
• Purchase approval required after $5,000.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Education

BA or Admin experience

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Come join our growing team! We are hiring a Buyer who will work hand in hand with our Commodity Manager to procure critical materials, parts, equipment and supplies for our organization. The Buyer will recommend and procure products where the financial impact to the Company is moderate and will ensure that products purchased are of excellent quality, procured at a competitive price and delivered as promised.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement of required products from intent to purchase through delivery
• Determine the requirements of commodities, including specifications, quality and schedule requirements
• Request and evaluate quotes for the commodities
• Negotiate the lowest possible cost for commodities that meet quality, quantity and schedule requirements
• Implement purchase orders that comply with company and government regulations
• Manage and maintain required documentation for purchases, including orders, amendments and shipping notices
• Apply Total Cost of Acquisition principle to short and long term buying decisions
• Support the Commodity Specialist in the bid for bid process
• Purchase approval required after $5,000
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications/Requirements

• BA or minimum 2 years successful administration experience
• Previous experience in Purchasing, preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
• Excellent organizational skills

About our Company

Amphenol Borisch Technologies (ABT), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is an industry leader in providing high-reliability electronic systems for Aerospace and Defense companies across the globe. ABT is focused on expanding the company’s industry presence by providing customers with superior quality and service combined with advanced manufacturing capabilities. ABT is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI and has locations in Nogales, Mexico, Mesa, AZ and London, Ontario.

Benefits We Offer

At Amphenol Borisch Technologies, we provide a wide range of benefits for our permanent full-timeemployees. Highlights include:

UNITED STATES

• Unique full-time work schedule that includes every other Friday off
• Full Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous 401(k) match
• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Days
• Reimbursement Programs (Gym, Tuition, etc.)
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Company-Paid Short Term Disability

CANADA

• Full benefits package
• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Days
• Reimbursement Programs (Gym, Tuition, etc.)
• Pension plan
• Paid parental leave

Amphenol Borisch Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.