Junior Procurement & Inventory Specialist

Forte Opening S; Howell (MI); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Forte Opening S in Howell, MI is seeking a Buyer I to manage purchasing and administrative tasks across production sites, maintain vendor relationships, and optimize inventory and costs. The role reports to the Purchasing & Planning Manager with dotted lines to the Plant Manager where based, and requires strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills.

This is 100% in-office. Responsibilities include processing POs, managing supplier performance, and using ERP/MRP for demand

Formación

• 1–2 years of supply chain experience with focus on purchasing and vendor management.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate detailed planning.
• Ability to lead through influence with cross-functional leaders.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and data-driven decision making.
• Ability to document, compose, and convey clear information in writing.

Responsabilidades

• Procure goods and materials based on production specifications from customer service or production.
• Ensure lowest cost solution on all goods, materials, and services procured without sacrificing quality.
• Audit, file, and communicate supplier lead times and order acknowledgements with production, scheduling, and sales.
• Update ERP with relevant data updates.
• Complete regular, proactive vendor follow-up on purchase orders scheduled for arrival in the future.
• Sustain positive relations with existing suppliers with quick escalation of issues.
• Ensure adherence to spend-level thresholds and seek appropriate approvals.
• Send and administer RFP/RFQ processes to seek competitive bids when needed.
• Initiate corrective action for supplier performance or warranty claims.
• Offer backup support for other Buyers within company guidelines.

Conocimientos

Supply chain experience

Procurement

Vendor management

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

ERP/MRP systems

Data-driven decision making

Educación

Associate’s degree in supply chain or related

APICS CSCP/CPIM certification (a plus)

Herramientas

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

Forte Opening S in Howell, MI is seeking a Buyer I to manage purchasing and administrative tasks across production sites, maintain vendor relationships, and optimize inventory and costs. The role reports to the Purchasing & Planning Manager with dotted lines to the Plant Manager where based, and requires strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills.

This is 100% in-office. Responsibilities include processing POs, managing supplier performance, and using ERP/MRP for demand