Materials & Procurement Specialist

Big 3 Precision Products Inc; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Big 3 Precision Products Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist to coordinate inventory control and supplier relations on-site at our Sterling Heights facility.

You will review supplier quotes, monitor stock levels, and support cost-saving initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in purchasing or procurement, strong Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate with sales, project management, and production teams to meet deadlines and optimize

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of purchasing, procurement, buying, or supply-chain experience.
• Prefer completed post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or related.
• Onsite and shopfloor presence is required and encouraged.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience using an ERP or purchasing/inventory management system.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of purchasing processes, inventory management, and supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee inventory control.
• Ensure preflight inventory is onsite prior to production.
• Collect required information from sales, project management, customers, and acquiring costs from suppliers. Identify and present possible cost savings.
• Conduct contract review, follow-up with project managers on received jobs.
• Complete purchase order reviews, and aid in resolving any conflicts.
• Complete allocations of payroll and job time in ERP.
• Book transportation traffic coordination incoming and outgoing.
• Any other duties as required by management.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management or related

Business Administration/Procurement related studies

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP system

Purchasing software

Job description

Big 3 Precision Products Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist to coordinate inventory control and supplier relations on-site at our Sterling Heights facility.

You will review supplier quotes, monitor stock levels, and support cost-saving initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in purchasing or procurement, strong Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate with sales, project management, and production teams to meet deadlines and optimize