Strategic Construction Procurement Specialist

Meijer, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs

Job summary

Meijer, Inc. is seeking a Construction Procurement Buyer in Grand Rapids, MI to procure services, fixtures and equipment for the Meijer Properties organization. The role emphasizes balancing cost, quality, delivery and service in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with business stakeholders, review supplier capabilities, negotiate contracts, prepare bid forms, and manage purchase orders while driving cost savings and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain preferred.
• 2+ years of professional purchasing experience.
• Experience in purchasing, supplier collaboration, or supply chain.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Generates new and/or revises purchase orders using the Procurement system.
• Verifies supplier product information, shipping dates, budget codes, taxes, etc.
• Manages supplier relationships and performance for their categories.
• Spot source items to fill demands from requisitions and RFQs.
• Prepare/modify specifications and conduct inquiry, purchasing, expediting, auditing for contract compliance.
• Develops cost savings, inventory, supplier and item complexity reduction goals.
• Supports process flow for requisitions.

Skills

Purchasing

Supplier collaboration

Time management

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Financial analysis

Self-motivated

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Meijer, Inc. is seeking a Construction Procurement Buyer in Grand Rapids, MI to procure services, fixtures and equipment for the Meijer Properties organization. The role emphasizes balancing cost, quality, delivery and service in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with business stakeholders, review supplier capabilities, negotiate contracts, prepare bid forms, and manage purchase orders while driving cost savings and process improvements.