Category Buyer

Employee Workplace; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Employee Workplace in Dearborn, MI seeks experienced Category Buyers to support purchasing and strategic sourcing across Direct, Indirect, and Services categories. Direct purchasing experience is highly prioritized, with 12 openings available across the team.

The role is hybrid, with Fridays remote, and requires collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to drive cost savings and supplier performance. Strong negotiation and data analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain, supplier management, manufacturing, or operations.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, or project management preferred.
• Automotive or manufacturing purchasing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute purchasing and sourcing strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and negotiations.
• Lead RFQs, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Analyze supplier pricing, market trends, and purchasing data.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Support supplier risk management and purchasing compliance.

Skills

Category Buyer

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Now Hiring: Category Buyers – 12 Openings!

Location: Dearborn, MI
Schedule: Hybrid – Fridays Remote
Openings: 12

We are seeking experienced Category Buyers to support purchasing and strategic sourcing operations in Dearborn, MI. We are hiring across Direct, Indirect, and Services Purchasing, with Direct Purchasing experience being the highest priority. Candidates will be aligned with purchasing categories based on their experience and skill sets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute purchasing and sourcing strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and negotiations.
• Lead RFQs, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Analyze supplier pricing, market trends, and purchasing data.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Support supplier risk management and purchasing compliance.

We have 12 openings available! If you have experience in Direct, Indirect, or Services Purchasing and are looking for your next opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain, supplier management, manufacturing, or operations.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, or project management preferred.
• Automotive or manufacturing purchasing experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance