Buyer

WDP; Mattawan (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage from Day One

Dental and Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life & Disability

401k with Company Contribution

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

WDP in Mattawan, MI is seeking a Buyer to join our manufacturing team and influence sourcing decisions, supplier relationships, and cost strategies. The role emphasizes strategic purchasing, global supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration to support manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate has purchasing experience in manufacturing, familiarity with electronics components, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or sourcing, preferably in manufacturing.
• Exposure to global supply chains and overseas supplier relationships.
• Background in electronics manufacturing or electronic components.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic sourcing and cost savings through supplier negotiations and global opportunities.
• Build strong supplier partnerships to ensure reliable sourcing and long-term relationships.
• Support global sourcing by managing international supplier relationships and lead times.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Materials, and Quality to meet purchasing needs.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, equipment, and manufacturing requirements.
• Analyze purchasing trends and supplier performance to improve efficiency and value.
• Travel up to 25%.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Supply chain knowledge

Education

4 Year Degree

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Mattawan, MI 49071, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Travel Percentage: None, Job Category: Purchasing - Procurement, Build Relationships. Drive Value. Make an Impact.

Are you ready to take your purchasing career beyond purchase orders? Join a manufacturing team where your sourcing decisions, supplier relationships, and ideas directly impact our success.

We are looking for a Buyer to join our team and play a key role in supporting our manufacturing operations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, thrives on collaboration, and brings a strategic approach to sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management.

Our ideal candidate brings purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, along with exposure to global supply chains and a background in electronics or electronic components.

What We Offer

• Competitive Wages
• Medical Coverage from Day One
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k with Company Contribution

What You'll Do

• Drive strategic sourcing and cost savings by proactively identifying and executing sourcing strategies that reduce material and purchasing costs through supplier negotiations, alternative sourcing, and global supplier opportunities while maintaining quality, reliability, and delivery standards.
• Build strong supplier partnerships with domestic and international suppliers to support reliable sourcing and long-term business relationships.
• Support global sourcing activities by navigating international supplier relationships, lead times, material availability, and potential supply chain disruptions.
• Collaborate across the business with Engineering, Production, Materials, Quality, and other departments to understand purchasing needs and deliver effective solutions.
• Support innovation and growth through sourcing activities related to new product introductions, engineering changes, equipment, and manufacturing requirements.
• Identify opportunities for improvement by analyzing purchasing trends, supplier performance, and market conditions to improve efficiency and overall value.
• Travel up to 25%.

Qualifications: What We're Looking For

• Previous purchasing, procurement, or sourcing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience or working knowledge of global supply chains, international sourcing, or overseas supplier relationships.
• Background or familiarity with electronics manufacturing, electronic components, or related supply chain requirements.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, cost optimization, and results.

Why Join Our Team?

You’ll have the opportunity to work across multiple areas of our manufacturing operations, collaborate with talented professionals, and contribute directly to the success of our business.

We’re looking for someone who wants to do more than process purchase orders — we want a Buyer who brings ideas, builds partnerships, and helps us strengthen our supply chain for the future.

Ready to make an impact? We’d love to hear from you.