Procurement Analyst: Fasteners & MRO (Contract)

Sumitomo Electric; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric in Troy, Michigan seeks a contract Purchasing Buyer to support the procurement function. The role involves managing POs, tracking raw materials and MRO, facilitating RFQs, and delivering spend analytics, working cross-functionally with operations, cost estimation, finance, and suppliers.

The contract is 2-3 months with potential extension based on performance and business needs. Strong experience with fasteners, MRO, and supplier management is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field is preferred.
• 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience; fastener/MRO experience encouraged.
• Experience in manufacturing or automotive environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source, quote, and manage purchase orders for industrial fasteners to specification.
• Manage consumables categories and maintain accurate records.
• Interpret drawings to ensure correct fastener grade and material.
• Negotiate pricing and supply agreements with distributors and VMI providers.
• Monitor consumption patterns and optimize inventory to reduce waste.
• Perform spend analysis and benchmark pricing against market standards.
• Support standardization initiatives with engineering to reduce variety.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

AI tools

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Fastener standards

VMI/distributor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Job description

Sumitomo Electric in Troy, Michigan seeks a contract Purchasing Buyer to support the procurement function. The role involves managing POs, tracking raw materials and MRO, facilitating RFQs, and delivering spend analytics, working cross-functionally with operations, cost estimation, finance, and suppliers.

The contract is 2-3 months with potential extension based on performance and business needs. Strong experience with fasteners, MRO, and supplier management is preferred.