Senior Buyer - Strategic Sourcing & Inventory

Turtle; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Employee negotiated discounts

Job summary

Turtle in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Senior Buyer to source spot buys and replenish inventory at a client site. The role focuses on supplier selection, price and delivery control, and timely purchasing.

Qualified candidates have at least two years in purchasing or supply chain, strong Excel skills, and the ability to lift 25 lbs. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of purchasing or supply chain experience.
• Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of materials, products, and the site commodity market.
• Experience in preparing and analyzing complex technical specifications and bids.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate customer needs
• Identify and select vendors to procure requisitioned commodities, meeting criteria such as price, quantity, quality and delivery date and place orders
• Purchasing
• Identify cost savings initiatives
• Resolve purchasing problems with vendors

Skills

Sourcing experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Analytical thinking

Ability to lift 25 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Turtle in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Senior Buyer to source spot buys and replenish inventory at a client site. The role focuses on supplier selection, price and delivery control, and timely purchasing.

Qualified candidates have at least two years in purchasing or supply chain, strong Excel skills, and the ability to lift 25 lbs. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package.