Category Buyer

Advantage Technical; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter/Parking Accounts

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Advantage Technical is hiring Category Buyers to support purchasing and strategic sourcing in Dearborn, MI. This hybrid role covers Direct, Indirect, and Services Purchasing, with Direct purchasing experience given the highest priority.

The role involves developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, leading RFQs and negotiations, and identifying cost-saving opportunities while ensuring purchasing compliance.

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.

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

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations, or 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.

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.

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.

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

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

Advantage Technical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Advantage Technical offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors.