Purchasing Buyer

KOCH Finishing Systems; Caledonia (MI); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Paid holidays and time off

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Koch Finishing Systems is seeking a Buyer to manage purchasing and supplier relationships for our custom industrial equipment. You will source steel, components, and services behind each project, keeping materials on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate reads drawings and BOMs, negotiates effectively, and thrives in a project-driven environment. On-site role with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and tuition/fitness reimbursement.

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years in purchasing/procurement/buyer roles.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specs, BOMs.
• Strong negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Aufgaben

• Review requisitions, drawings, specs, and BOMs for accuracy before ordering.
• Purchase structural steel, plate, sheet, and industrial components; coordinate with suppliers.
• Request quotes, negotiate pricing/lead times, and issue purchase orders.
• Find and qualify new suppliers and subcontractors; build vendor relationships.

Kenntnisse

Purchasing experience

Reading drawings

Negotiation

Organization

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

Associate degree in business/supply chain or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Caledonia, MI (on-site)

Pay: $60,000–$80,000 per year, based on experience

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid holidays and time off, tuition and fitness reimbursement

About The Role

Koch Finishing Systems is hiring a Buyer to manage purchasing and supplier relationships for the custom industrial equipment we design and build. You'll source the steel, components, and services behind each project and keep them on schedule.

This is a great fit for a buyer, purchasing agent, or procurement specialist with steel purchasing experience who is comfortable reading drawings and bills of material (BOMs) and enjoys solving problems in a project-driven environment. Experience in plating or finishing is not required. We'll help you learn the equipment and materials.

About Koch Finishing Systems

We design and build custom industrial finishing equipment, including plating, anodizing, and chemical processing lines, for manufacturers nationwide. Our team supports customers from concept through installation.

What You'll Do

• Review requisitions, drawings, specs, and BOMs for accuracy before ordering.
• Purchase structural steel, steel plate, and sheet, along with industrial components such as pumps, valves, filtration systems, heating coils, rectifiers, and custom plastic fabrications.
• Request quotes, negotiate pricing and lead times, and issue purchase orders.
• Find and qualify new suppliers and subcontractors, and build strong vendor relationships.
• Keep materials and subcontracted work on track to meet project schedules.
• Coordinate deliveries between suppliers, job sites, and fabrication facilities.
• Track supplier performance and maintain records in our ERP system.
• Maintain stock levels for standard parts and manage project-specific purchases.
• Resolve pricing, invoice, and delivery issues with Receiving, Engineering, and Accounting.
• Work with Quality on returns, non-conforming material, and supplier corrective actions.
• Help manage surplus and obsolete inventory.
• Contribute ideas to improve purchasing and supply chain processes.

What You Bring

• 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, or buyer experience, including purchasing structural steel, plate, or sheet.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specs, and BOMs.
• Strong negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Associate degree in business, supply chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice to Have

• ERP or MRP system experience.
• Experience in an engineer-to-order, job shop, or custom manufacturing environment.
• Background in metal finishing, plating, anodizing, or chemical handling equipment.
• Familiarity with steel grades and corrosion-resistant materials such as 316 stainless steel, titanium, polypropylene, PVC, and PVDF.

Travel

Occasional travel to other Koch locations.