Design Studio Purchaser & Operations Coordinator

Optimal Solution Company; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal Solution Company in Dearborn, MI, seeks a detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist to support OEM Design Studio and Fabrication teams. The role uses Ariba for purchase orders, manages blanket orders, and oversees the Ops Store, inventory, and dealer-channel parts to ensure timely project progress.

You will forecast materials, maintain safety records, and coordinate with Corporate Safety. Bachelor's degree required; strong communication, organization, and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in business, communications, operations, or a related area.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Well organized with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate purchase orders for Design Studios and Fabrication needs utilizing the Ariba purchasing system.
• Author and oversee blanket purchase orders for recurring departmental needs.
• Manage 'Ops Store' functions including order fulfillment, inventory control, distribution, and product mix.
• Lead ordering activities to support departmental needs utilizing FAB card purchasing.
• Manage recycled parts requests to support Design Studios and Fabrication needs.
• Prepare capital project requests in accordance with safety, environmental, and budget requirements.
• Lead ordering activities to obtain required parts for Design Studios and Fabrication through dealer channels.
• Lead ordering activities through GPIRS to support Design Studios and Fabrication models.
• Reconcile monthly expenditures across all Design Studios and Fabrication purchasing systems.
• Forecast and manage materials for Design Studio and Fabrication; primary contact for Corporate Safety Office.
• Maintain departmental records, including TOX/MSDS and safety training records.

Skills

Communications

Operations Management

Business Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Communications

Tools

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Optimal Solution Company in Dearborn, MI, seeks a detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist to support OEM Design Studio and Fabrication teams. The role uses Ariba for purchase orders, manages blanket orders, and oversees the Ops Store, inventory, and dealer-channel parts to ensure timely project progress.

You will forecast materials, maintain safety records, and coordinate with Corporate Safety. Bachelor's degree required; strong communication, organization, and MS Office skills are essential.