Purchasing Buyer / Coordinator / Assistant

TEKsystems; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Weekly Pay

Job summary

TEKsystems in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a detail-oriented Material Purchasing Assistant for a 6-month contract to support daily purchasing operations and ensure a steady supply of materials from approved suppliers. This is an on-site, highly collaborative role working with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and ERP systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable communicating with planning, operations, and purchasing teams to manage

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented purchasing professional with a focus on daily operations.
• Experience supporting supplier communication and purchase-order management.
• Familiar with ERP systems used in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders based on system demands.
• Monitor open POs and delivery schedules.
• Update PO data (dates, quantities, pricing) in ERP.
• Expedite materials to support production.
• Escalate supplier performance and pricing issues to leadership.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Proactive

Supplier communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Material Purchasing Assistant

Richland, MI (100% On-Site)

Pay & Benefits

$31.25/hour (Firm Rate)

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Weekly Pay

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Flexible schedule with an 8-hour workday
• Start time must be 8:00 AM or earlier
• Must be available until at least 3:30 PM daily
• Little to no overtime expected

Employment Type

6-Month Contract Assignment

This position may be extended beyond six months and could potentially convert to a permanent full-time opportunity based on business needs and hiring approval.

Please Note: To be eligible for permanent conversion, candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree or be within six months of completing one. Candidates without a qualifying degree may still be considered for the contract assignment.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Material Purchasing Assistant to support daily purchasing operations and help ensure a consistent supply of materials from approved suppliers. This is a highly collaborative, tactical purchasing role focused on purchase order management, supplier communication, order tracking, and material availability support.

The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and comfortable working with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and ERP systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders based on system demands, requisitions, and planner requirements.
• Confirm supplier receipt of purchase orders and obtain order acknowledgments.
• Monitor and follow up on open purchase orders, delivery schedules, and past-due materials.
• Update purchase order information, including dates, quantities, pricing, and delivery details within the ERP system.
• Expedite materials as necessary to support production, inventory, and customer requirements.
• Communicate material availability, supplier updates, and delivery risks to planning, operations, customer service, and purchasing teams.
• Assist in resolving invoice discrepancies involving pricing, quantities, receipts, and purchase orders.
• Partner with Receiving, Accounts Payable, Planning, and Suppliers to resolve transactional issues.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier correspondence, and order documentation.
• Support shortage reviews, open-order reporting, and routine purchasing activities.
• Escalate supplier performance concerns, supply constraints, contractual issues, and pricing challenges to purchasing leadership as needed.

Interview Process

One-Step Interview Process

• Single in-person interview at the Richland, MI facility
• Interview availability as early as September 11, 2026

Anticipated Start Date

September 28, 2026

About the Company

Our client is a global leader in advanced engineering technologies that support motion, flow, and energy management across a wide range of industries.

Core Markets & Technologies Include

• Aerospace
• Climate Control
• Electromechanical Systems
• Filtration
• Fluid & Gas Handling
• Hydraulics & Pneumatics
• Process Control
• Sealing & Shielding

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive pay at $31.25/hour
• Weekly pay and comprehensive benefits
• Stable Monday-Friday schedule
• Strong exposure to supply chain and purchasing operations
• Opportunity for contract extension and potential direct hire conversion
• Work with a respected global manufacturing and engineering organization

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Kalamazoo, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $31.25/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kalamazoo,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.