Strategic Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Buyer in a full-time role within the Supply Chain department. You will oversee inventory control, manage vendor relationships, negotiate prices, and process Purchase Orders to support factory operations.

The position requires strong communication, ERP experience (SAP), and a track record of cost savings. Minimal travel, exempt status, and a collaborative team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
• Minimum of a High School Diploma
• CPSM Certification Preferred
• Goal oriented cost savings experience required
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a buyer required
• Strong computer related skills, including Microsoft word, excel and power point
• ERP experience preferred SAP
• Professional appearance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Vendor relations experience preferred
• Experience working for an industrial product manufacturing company in a purchasing/buyer capacity preferred
• Experience with inventory control preferred
• Ability and experience in processing Purchase Orders in a timely manner

Responsibilities

• Excellent Communication skills and Professionalism
• Supports all Dept as a purchasing contact– enter purchase orders, obtain quotes, expedite, and document order confirmations notifying departments of major pricing discrepancies
• Enters purchase orders and tracking of confirmation
• Strong focus on cost savings and tracking
• Change / update info records and source lists as requested
• Assist Receiving Dept with discrepancies and information requests
• Assists service field installation leads with purchase orders
• Assist other Purchasing team members if needed

Skills

Communication skills

Vendor relations

Cost savings experience

Timely PO processing

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Professional appearance

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma minimum

CPSM certification preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Buyer in a full-time role within the Supply Chain department. You will oversee inventory control, manage vendor relationships, negotiate prices, and process Purchase Orders to support factory operations.

The position requires strong communication, ERP experience (SAP), and a track record of cost savings. Minimal travel, exempt status, and a collaborative team environment are offered.