Strategic Procurement & Inventory Specialist

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC

Grand Rapids (MI)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in Grand Rapids is seeking a proactive Buyer to manage purchasing, maintain inventory levels, and build strong supplier partnerships in a fast-paced industrial setting.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, ERP and inventory software skills, and excellent vendor management and Excel proficiency.

This onsite role offers a competitive salary range of $60k–$75k and opportunities to optimize costs and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, inventory, or supply chain experience.
  • Experience with ERP systems and inventory management software.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and vendor management abilities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Purchase products and materials to support company operations.
  • Monitor inventory levels and forecast purchasing needs.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Manage purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of goods.
  • Resolve supplier, inventory, and purchasing discrepancies.
  • Analyze purchasing trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Maintain accurate purchasing records within ERP and inventory systems.
  • Collaborate with sales, operations, and warehouse teams to meet customer demands.

Skills

3+ years purchasing experience
vendor management
analytical skills
organizational skills
communication skills

Tools

ERP systems
Excel
inventory management software

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in Grand Rapids is seeking a proactive Buyer to manage purchasing, maintain inventory levels, and build strong supplier partnerships in a fast-paced industrial setting.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, ERP and inventory software skills, and excellent vendor management and Excel proficiency.

This onsite role offers a competitive salary range of $60k–$75k and opportunities to optimize costs and operational efficiency.

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