Join our Talent Network - Purchasing

Hollingsworth LLC; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in the United States is proactively seeking candidates for an upcoming Buyer position. Ideal applicants will possess strong analytical and negotiation skills, with a minimum of 3 years of business experience, including 1 year in purchasing. Responsibilities include managing supplier negotiations, placing purchase orders, and maintaining accurate records. This role demands attention to detail and effective communication skills in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of business experience, with 1 year in an independent buying position.
• Organized with great attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Use inventory replenishment reports to identify required purchases.
• Negotiate with suppliers to fulfill customer needs.
• Document processes related to job responsibilities.
• Identifies and records problems relating to product, process, and quality system.
• Places purchase orders with suppliers on a timely basis to assure delivery requirements are met.
• Enter all required information into on-line systems.
• Assures all purchase order information is correct.
• Uses on-line screens, queries, reports and tools where necessary.
• Keeps management informed of any difficulties or issues.
• Makes suggestions to management for improvements.
• Maintains any statistical data required to monitor processes.
• Documents processes used in performing job responsibilities.
• Attending training sponsored by the company.
• Follows-up with vendors on a proactive basis to ensure delivery schedules are met.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Associate degree in business administration or equivalent work experience

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM

We are proactively building our talent pipeline and accepting applications for an upcomingBuyer opportunity. If you have strong analytical skills, enjoy negotiating, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment supporting both operational and strategic purchasing, we encourage you to apply now and be considered when the role becomes available.

By joining our talent pool, you’ll be first in line when the role opens — and you’ll already know our culture, values, and vision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBLITIES :

Uses daily inventory replenishment reports to identify material requiring purchase.

Negotiates with suppliers to satisfy the requirements of the customer.

Initiates, recommends, or provides solutions through designated channels.

Identifies and records any problems relating to the product, process, and quality system.

Places purchase orders with suppliers on a timely basis to assure delivery requirements are met.

Enter all required information into on-line systems.

Assures all purchase order information is correct.

Uses on-line screens, queries, reports and tools where necessary.

Keeps management informed of any difficulties or issues.

Makes suggestions to management for improvements.

Maintains any statistical data required to monitor processes.

Documents processes used in performing job responsibilities.

Attending training sponsored by the company.

Follows-up with vendors on a proactive basis to ensure delivery schedules are met.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum 3 years of business experience, one year of which was in an independent buying position.

Associate degree in business administration or equivalent work experience and training

Organized with great attention to detail .

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment.

Demonstrate verbal and written communications skills.

Works well under pressure.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: Hollingsworth provides equal opportunity in employment, maintains a diverse workforce, and prohibits all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions, policies, and practices will comply with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws and regulations. We intend to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity, or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Hollingsworth is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding employment including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Substance-Free Employer:

• Hollingsworth does not hire employees who smoke or use tobacco products in states where this restriction is permitted.
• Hollingsworth does not hire individuals who illegal drugs. This includes use of marijuana/cannabis which may be legal locally but is prohibited under US federal law.