Buyer I

Amphenol Corp; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Gym reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Amphenol Borisch Technologies in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Buyer I to support the purchasing team by ordering materials, parts, equipment, and supplies, ensuring price, quality, and on-time delivery. You will interact with vendors and track orders to keep operations running smoothly.

The role emphasizes cost awareness, supplier relationships, and documentation. A Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of purchasing experience are preferred, with strong communication and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Operations, SCM, Business, or technical field.
• 1–3 years of purchasing experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; MS Office proficiency.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement from intent to purchase through delivery
• Request quotes and negotiate best value with suppliers
• Generate compliant purchase orders and maintain documentation
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct quarterly reviews
• Support bid and proposal processes and supplier agreements

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Operations, SCM, Business, or technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Buyer I supports the purchasing team by ordering materials, parts, equipment, and supplies needed for the organization. This role helps ensure that items are ordered at a good price, meet quality standards, and arrive on time. The Buyer I works with vendors, tracks orders, and assists with day-to-day purchasing tasks to keep operations running smoothly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement of required products and services from intent to purchase through delivery

• Communicate requirements of assigned commodities, including technical specifications, compliance, quality and schedule requirements
• Request and evaluate quotes for assigned commodities when needed
• Negotiate best value and terms with suppliers to achieve lowest possible cost that meets quality, quantity, inventory and schedule requirements
• Generate purchase orders that comply with company, customer, contractual, and government regulations
• Manage and maintain required documentation for purchasing, including orders, amendments and shipping notices
• Apply Total Cost of Acquisition principle to short and long term buying decisions
• Realign purchase order schedules to support demand with lowest impact on DSI while maintaining cost and production continuity objectives
• Support the bid and proposal process
• Develop strong supplier relationships for assigned commodities
• Develop and implement cost reduction initiatives to ensure favorable PPV
• Identify risk and escalation issues when appropriate for mitigation
• Support development of supplier agreements for assigned commodities
• Meet with supplier representatives, conduct quarterly business reviews with key suppliers
• Monitor supplier performance, provide feedback to support corrective action plans
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business or a technical discipline preferred
• Minimum 1-3 years successful purchasing experience
• 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-time employees. 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 volunteerCompany-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.