Engineering Procurement Specialist - Sourcing & NPD Support

Re:Build Manufacturing; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Re:Build Manufacturing is seeking a Procurement Specialist at Tekna in Engineering to source and qualify suppliers, quote tooling/products/services, support PPAP, and manage purchase orders for active projects. You will coordinate with Project Managers, Lead Engineers, and suppliers to meet cost and delivery targets.

The role requires a degree in supply chain or related field, 2+ years as a buyer, and solid knowledge of procurement processes, with mentoring duties for junior staff.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• 2+ years experience as buyer or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge of supply chain management principles.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and construction methods.
• Good numeracy and digital literacy.
• Ability to mentor and train entry level buyers.

Responsibilities

• Execute the role of buyer with limited oversight by the Project Manager and/or Materials Manager.
• Mentor, train, and support entry level buyers.
• Source/Find new suppliers in support of project goals.
• Submit requests for quotes and place requests for purchase orders for capital tooling and equipment, products and components, and services to support active projects.
• Establish relationships and communications with new and existing suppliers.
• Keep the Project Manager and Lead Engineer advised of cost estimates, cost quotes, cost changes, order status, delivery dates, and changes in order status and delivery dates.
• Facilitate design for manufacturing reviews between design engineers and suppliers.
• Assist Project Manager to ensure that all required design control documentation is completed, and all quality requirements have been met per the quality management system.

Skills

Buyer experience

Supply chain knowledge

Manufacturing processes

Numeracy and digital literacy

Mentoring entry-level buyers

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management

Job description

Re:Build Manufacturing is seeking a Procurement Specialist at Tekna in Engineering to source and qualify suppliers, quote tooling/products/services, support PPAP, and manage purchase orders for active projects. You will coordinate with Project Managers, Lead Engineers, and suppliers to meet cost and delivery targets.

The role requires a degree in supply chain or related field, 2+ years as a buyer, and solid knowledge of procurement processes, with mentoring duties for junior staff.