Procurement Associate - Engineering Materials

Daifuku; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

401K

FSAs

Job summary

Daifuku Airport America Corporation, a leading material handling systems provider, seeks an Associate Buyer in Novi, MI. You will process logistic invoices, create requisitions, and purchase materials and services for engineered items, negotiating claims as needed.

Responsibilities include ERP data entry, bid evaluation, order acceleration, and coordination with engineering for vendor conformance to specs, while supporting supplier diversity and cost reductions.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred in Business, Supply Management or related field.
• 1-2 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing or service org.
• Negotiation skills and knowledge of contract law, UCC, and federal procurement policies.
• Proficient computer skills: MS Word/Excel/Access; SAP knowledge desired.

Responsibilities

• Code, log and approve freight invoices with proper documentation.
• Create purchase requisitions from engineering requests.
• Expedite materials to maintain project schedules and enter orders in ERP (SAP).
• Coordinate supplier diversity and supplier databases with Finance.
• Solicit competitive bids and evaluate terms (price, payment, warranty, insurance).
• Prepare and issue Purchase/Change Orders; manage vendor relations and contract status.

Skills

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Judgment & Decision Making

Verbal & Written Expression

Information Ordering

Problem Sensitivity

Negotiation skills

Education

Associate degree in Business or related

Tools

SAP

MS Word

Excel

Access

Impromptu

Job description

Daifuku Airport America Corporation, a leading material handling systems provider, seeks an Associate Buyer in Novi, MI. You will process logistic invoices, create requisitions, and purchase materials and services for engineered items, negotiating claims as needed.

Responsibilities include ERP data entry, bid evaluation, order acceleration, and coordination with engineering for vendor conformance to specs, while supporting supplier diversity and cost reductions.