Strategic Buyer - Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Corps Team; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Corps Team is seeking a Buyer for a 6 month contract to join a water technology provider in Holland, MI. The role is onsite and focuses on procuring materials, monitoring movements to meet production needs, and ensuring inventory aligns with schedules.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in purchasing or procurement, strong analytical skills, and experience with Excel and ERP systems. You will work with operations, planning, logistics, and finance to optimize supplier performance and costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, International Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 2 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems
• Experience managing supplier relationships and inventory-related activities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities and supplier relationships
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts
• Monitor inventory levels and support demand planning
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and conduct cost analysis
• Resolve supplier performance and delivery issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, planning, logistics, and finance
• Analyze purchasing data and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Excel

Job description

Corps Team is seeking a Buyer for a 6 month contract to join a water technology provider in Holland, MI. The role is onsite and focuses on procuring materials, monitoring movements to meet production needs, and ensuring inventory aligns with schedules.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in purchasing or procurement, strong analytical skills, and experience with Excel and ERP systems. You will work with operations, planning, logistics, and finance to optimize supplier performance and costs.