On-Site Steel Purchaser | Project-Driven Procurement

Sweeping Corporation of America; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plans

Paid holidays and time off

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Koch Finishing Systems in Caledonia, MI is hiring a Buyer to manage purchasing and supplier relationships for our custom industrial equipment projects. You’ll source steel, components, and services, keeping projects on schedule and cost‑effective.

Ideal candidates read drawings/BOMs, excel at negotiation and organization, and can manage multiple projects with accuracy. Experience in plating or finishing is not required, and we’ll help you learn our equipment and processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, including steel buying.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specs, and BOMs.
• Strong negotiation, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Associate degree in business, supply chain, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions, drawings, specs, and BOMs for accuracy before ordering.
• Purchase structural steel, plate, sheet, and industrial components.
• Request quotes, negotiate pricing and lead times, issue purchase orders.
• Find and qualify new suppliers and subcontractors; build vendor relationships.
• Coordinate deliveries between suppliers, sites, and fabrication facilities.
• Track supplier performance and maintain ERP records.
• Maintain stock levels for standard parts and project purchases.
• Resolve pricing, invoicing, and delivery issues with other departments.
• Work with Quality on returns and non-conforming material.
• Contribute ideas to improve purchasing and supply chain processes.

Skills

Negotiation

Organization

Problem-solving

Project management

Reading drawings/BOMs

Education

Associate degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Koch Finishing Systems in Caledonia, MI is hiring a Buyer to manage purchasing and supplier relationships for our custom industrial equipment projects. You’ll source steel, components, and services, keeping projects on schedule and cost‑effective.

Ideal candidates read drawings/BOMs, excel at negotiation and organization, and can manage multiple projects with accuracy. Experience in plating or finishing is not required, and we’ll help you learn our equipment and processes.