Procurement Buyer for Custom Engineered Systems

Daifuku Co., Ltd.; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

Paid vacation time

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

401K

Flexible Spending Programs

Job summary

Daifuku Airport America Corporation, a subsidiary of Daifuku North America, seeks a Buyer to procure materials, subcontracts and services for custom engineered items. Under the Corporate Procurement Manager, you will negotiate terms and issue purchase orders while ensuring compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities include evaluating bids, coordinating with Engineering on design conformance, managing supplier performance, and advancing cost reductions.

Qualifications

• BA degree in Supply Management or equivalent preferred.
• 3-5 years of significant experience in purchasing.
• Strong negotiation skills with knowledge of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and procure custom engineered items and manage supplier contracts.
• Solicit bids, evaluate terms, and ensure compliance with policies.
• Coordinate vendor proposals with Engineering for design conformance.
• Issue purchase orders and change orders; manage vendor performance.
• Identify minority vendors and support competitive bidding.

Skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Decision making

Monitoring

Communication

Information ordering

Problem sensitivity

Education

BA degree in Supply Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Daifuku Airport America Corporation, a subsidiary of Daifuku North America, seeks a Buyer to procure materials, subcontracts and services for custom engineered items. Under the Corporate Procurement Manager, you will negotiate terms and issue purchase orders while ensuring compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities include evaluating bids, coordinating with Engineering on design conformance, managing supplier performance, and advancing cost reductions.