Sr. Buyer

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

Job summary

Custom Profile in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Senior Buyer to optimize raw-material procurement and supplier partnerships. You will plan and execute procurement using MRP and Kanban signals, support launches, and maintain ERP data.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in materials management and resin procurement, hands-on ERP/MRP experience, and comfortable with supplier negotiations. A bachelor's degree is preferred, APICS certification optional.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of materials management and resin procurement experience.
• Personnel management experience.
• Hands-on ERP/MRP experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
• APICS certification preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Materials management

Resin procurement

ERP/MRP

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business, Supply Chain, Operations or related)

APICS certification

Tools

Kanban

Job description

Build a Stronger Supply Chain With Us

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.
• Hands-on ERP/MRP 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.
• Occasional travel, primarily local.