Buyer I

JSG (Johnson Service Group, Inc.); Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 57,531 - 86,382; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance options

401(k)

Weekly pay

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting firm is seeking a Procurement Manager in Detroit, Michigan. The candidate will lead procurement processes for various commodities, ensuring cost effectiveness and quality. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and mentoring the procurement team. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in supply chain management, with a preference for candidates with procurement experience in renewable energy. Competitive salary range is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain management.
• Prior procurement experience in Solar / Renewable Energy components.
• Yellow/Green/Black belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement processes ensuring quality and cost effectiveness.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts.
• Mentor procurement staff and support inventory assessment.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Strong negotiation skills

Contract writing skills

Intermediate skills in Microsoft applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Economics

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Job Summary

Provide core management in the procurement of various commodities to achieve budget objects, supplier diversity and on‑time delivery. Support Supply Chain leaders, Strategic Category Manager(s), buyers and a predetermined business unit to achieve total cost management.

Key Accountabilities

• Leads company procurement processes to ensure quality, cost effectiveness, and delivery from company’s supplier business partners.
• Represents the company in supplier relationships which include negotiations, commercial terms and conditions, and contract administration where deemed appropriate by leadership.
• Maximizes assets and specific inventory investments to balance business unit needs with total cost management.
• Provides support with reviewing and analyzing inventory levels.
• Provides mentoring and direction to procurement staff to implement buying plans and achieve goals.
• Provides day‑to‑day procurement operations to meet our business unit partners’ requirements; prepares recommendations and secures necessary approvals; maintains intimate knowledge of contracts; issues change orders.
• Supports strategies and establishes contracts as defined by respective Strategic Category Managers and cross‑functional teams.
• Responsible for writing contracts and negotiates terms and conditions, as appropriate.
• Evaluates total cost of ownership, not just acquisition costs, and trains users as necessary.
• Interfaces with contract administrator, Legal and/or Risk Management to assure compliance with terms and conditions.
• Responds to emergency and urgent orders; performs expediting functions, as needed.
• Works with BU/Suppliers/AP to facilitate invoice resolution and dispute resolution.
• Supports DTE and SCM goals and measurements; and understands and complies with all DTE and SCM corporate policies and procedures.
• Understands and supports the SPM processes and goals.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain management

Preferred: Other Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Economics
• Prior procurement experience in Solar / Renewable Energy components
• Yellow/Green/Black belt certification

Other Requirements

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft applications (eg: Excel, PowerPoint, & Word)
• Demonstrates an ability to manage multimillion‑dollar contracts, consistent positive business unit and warehouse feedback, little rework, meeting deadlines, taking on additional work, working independently on routine tasks, and effectively prioritizing tasks to meet business needs and deadlines.
• Strong negotiation skills and contract writing, evident through successfully and independently negotiating less complex contracts, including terms and conditions, building relationships with our business unit partners and vendors, independently completing purchase agreements, crafting service agreements, and reviewing peers’ contracts for compliance with DTE Energy requirements.
• Demonstrates an understanding of risk management, value analysis and proper decision making through ensuring terms and conditions are complete and accurate, appropriately analyzing trade‑offs, consequences and liabilities of actions, knowing when to elevate issues to leadership or experts, and independently making good decisions in routine situations.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of business needs and the organization as a whole, as demonstrated by participation in business unit meetings, placing orders within requisition and funding requirements, and exhibiting general knowledge of the current market.
• Demonstrated application of continuous improvement tools, systems and processes.
• Demonstrates an understanding of procurement for solar materials and working directly with EPC contractors.

Additional Information

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all‑inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Location & Salary

Detroit, MI | $57,531.00 - $86,382.00 (2 weeks ago)

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short‑term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.