Construction Procurement Buyer

Meijer, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs

Job summary

Meijer, Inc. is seeking a Construction Procurement Buyer in Grand Rapids, MI to procure services, fixtures and equipment for the Meijer Properties organization. The role emphasizes balancing cost, quality, delivery and service in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with business stakeholders, review supplier capabilities, negotiate contracts, prepare bid forms, and manage purchase orders while driving cost savings and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain preferred.
• 2+ years of professional purchasing experience.
• Experience in purchasing, supplier collaboration, or supply chain.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Generates new and/or revises purchase orders using the Procurement system.
• Verifies supplier product information, shipping dates, budget codes, taxes, etc.
• Manages supplier relationships and performance for their categories.
• Spot source items to fill demands from requisitions and RFQs.
• Prepare/modify specifications and conduct inquiry, purchasing, expediting, auditing for contract compliance.
• Develops cost savings, inventory, supplier and item complexity reduction goals.
• Supports process flow for requisitions.

Skills

Purchasing

Supplier collaboration

Time management

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Financial analysis

Self-motivated

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!Meijer RewardsWeekly payScheduling flexibilityPaid parental leavePaid education assistanceTeam member discountDevelopment programs for advancement and career growthPlease review the job profile below and apply today!The Construction Procurement Buyer role procures services, fixtures and equipment for the Meijer Properties organization. The role is responsible to strike an optimal balance between cost, quality, delivery and service in a fast-paced environment; Work closely with the business stakeholders to give the organization a competitive advantage; and evaluate supplier’s capabilities, negotiate and administer contracts as necessary. The Buyer may participate in the writing of specifications, prepares bid forms and handles bidding process, analyzes bid results and makes recommendations, awards business, authorizes and signs purchase orders.What You'll Be Doing:Generates new and/or revises purchase orders, using the Procurement system. Verifies supplier product information, shipping information, delivery dates, budget codes, taxes, commodity codes and other related information.Manages supplier relationships and performance for their categories. Monitors and communicates quality, cost, and delivery performance issues to suppliers, business users, and others, to determine the gap and take corrective action.Spot source items to fill demands from purchase requisitions, requests for quotations, supplier performance, etc.Prepare and / or modify specificationsConduct inquiry preparation, purchasing, expediting, quote analysis, and auditing for compliance to contract / negotiated priceManages commodity performance metrics/trends and reports results to departmental leadership.Develops cost savings, inventory, supplier and item complexity reduction goals.Occasionally supports the expediting of shipments for timely deliveriesBuilds, manages and reports new store, remodel and project fixture and equipment budget status/costs for the categories under managementSupports process flow for the creation and approval of Meijer team member requisitions.Collaborate with Vendor Accounting, Suppliers, and Meijer locations to research and resolve discrepancies with purchase orders. Informs appropriate personnel on status of issues as requested.Oversees and participates in the study and design of new innovation, fixtures, equipment and/or services.This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.What You'll Bring With You (Qualifications):Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain preferred.2+ years of professional purchasing experience.Purchasing, supplier collaboration, or supply chain experienceReviewing, verifying, and processing requisitions and purchase orders.Time management skills.Strong customer service orientationStrong communication skills.Works well in teams.Strong financial/analytical acumen.Independently motivatedProficient in Microsoft Office Suite.Results oriented.Effectively interfaces with all levels and departments within the organization.