Strategic Purchaser & Supplier Relations Lead

ACTIA Corporation; Romulus, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ACTIA Corporation in Romulus, MI is seeking a Purchasing professional to manage supplier relationships, prepare and issue purchase orders, and monitor lead times, pricing, and contract terms.

You will work with engineering and project teams to source parts, review quotes, ensure on-time delivery, and maintain ERP data accuracy. Strong math, negotiation, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of purchasing experience with a project management background.
• Able to research and negotiate prices and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Strong background in math and communications skills.
• Ability to interface with various internal departments and business units at all company levels.
• Able to work and learn from others daily.
• Proven financial analysis skills and attention to detail.
• Strategic thinker with continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communicator and able to handle change.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and send approved purchase orders and supporting documents to Suppliers.
• Update system lead times, delivery dates, and pricing.
• Ensure orders adhere to supplier agreements and contracts; report non-conformances.
• Evaluate Suppliers based on price, quality and availability.
• Study purchase history and forecast, inventory levels and replenishment cycles.
• Procurement of items specified by other departments using the Purchase Order with proper authorization.
• Follow up to ensure goods/services are delivered on time.
• Lead escalation shortages with suppliers and coordinate with teams to resolve.
• Issue monthly Purchasing KPI.

Skills

Purchasing

Negotiation

Supplier Relationship Management

Forecasting

ERP Systems

Data Analysis

Communication

Cross-functional Collaboration

Problem Solving

Inventory Management

Tools

Visual ERP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Procurement Systems

Job description

ACTIA Corporation in Romulus, MI is seeking a Purchasing professional to manage supplier relationships, prepare and issue purchase orders, and monitor lead times, pricing, and contract terms.

You will work with engineering and project teams to source parts, review quotes, ensure on-time delivery, and maintain ERP data accuracy. Strong math, negotiation, and communication skills are essential.