Senior Buyer

Custom Profile; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Profile, an employee-owned manufacturer of specialty thermoplastic profile extrusions and sub-assemblies, seeks an experienced Senior Buyer. You will plan and execute raw-material procurement, build cross-functional supplier partnerships, and lead cost-saving initiatives to ensure on-time delivery across our Grand Rapids, MI site and other locations.

You will manage MRO sourcing, optimize ERP data, and drive continuous improvement in inventory and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of materials management and resin procurement experience.
• Personnel management experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• APICS certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute raw-material procurement using MRP and other demand signals.
• Build partnerships with scheduling, manufacturing, sales, engineering and suppliers.
• Lead MRO sourcing, purchasing and analysis in coordination with Production and Maintenance.
• Manage inventory accuracy through cycle counts and corrective action.
• Maintain ERP data including pricing, lead times and order details.
• Monitor purchase orders to support on-time delivery.
• Lead RFQs, negotiations and supplier evaluations.
• Collaborate with Quality and suppliers on nonconforming materials.

Skills

Materials management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations or related field

APICS certification (preferred)

Tools

IQMS

ERP systems

Job description

Custom Profile is looking for an experienced Senior Buyer who can turn supply challenges into smart, practical solutions. As an employee-owned manufacturer of specialty thermoplastic profile extrusions and sub-assemblies, we serve a blue-chip customer base from locations in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Camden, South Carolina; and Juarez, Mexico. Our in-house tooling capabilities give us greater control over quality and lead times-and our collaborative culture gives employees the opportunity to make a visible impact.

What You'll Do

• Plan and execute raw-material procurement using MRP, Kanban and other demand signals.
• Build strong partnerships with scheduling, manufacturing, sales, engineering and key suppliers.
• Lead MRO sourcing, purchasing and analysis in coordination with Production and Maintenance.
• Manage inventory accuracy through cycle counts, root-cause analysis and corrective action.
• Optimize MRP, source-list and material-master parameters, and proactively communicate availability risks.
• Partner with Program Management to secure materials for launches and engineering changes.
• Drive inventory, service and cost performance with production, scheduling and suppliers.
• Maintain accurate ERP data, including pricing, lead times, order quantities, safety stock and purchase-order details.
• Keep Safety Data Sheets and Technical Data Sheets current.
• Monitor purchase orders in IQMS and follow through to support on-time delivery.
• Lead or support RFQs, negotiations, cost-savings initiatives and supplier evaluations.
• Collaborate with Quality and suppliers to resolve nonconforming raw-material issues.
• Take on special projects and assignments as business needs evolve.
• Champion continuous improvement and help make Custom Profile safer, more efficient and more enjoyable.

What You Bring

• At least five years of materials management and resin procurement experience.
• Personnel management experience.
• A bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations or a related field is preferred, but not required.
• APICS certification is preferred, but not required.

How You'll Thrive

• You understand supply-chain principles and know how to apply them in a manufacturing environment.
• You bring strong analytical, planning, organizational and negotiation skills.
• You communicate clearly and build productive working relationships.
• You are a self-starter who stays effective under pressure and adapts quickly to changing priorities.
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Use of safety glasses, hearing protection and closed-toe shoes on the production floor.