Job Description

Under general supervision, performs basic professional purchasing activities with respect to readily
available and commonly used supplies, materials and services of a routine nature. Ensures proper
business needs are being met by evaluating suppliers and quotations to obtain best price possible with
keeping quality, service and delivery requirements in mind.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Procurement & Sourcing

• Lead sourcing strategies, negotiations and procurement of machinery and equipment.items such as conveyors, presses, stamping machines, testers, assembly equipment and tooling.
• Lead North America sourcing strategy for returnable and expendable packaging, including but not limited to corrugated cardboard, plastic returnable totes, plastic pallets, metal racking and wooden pallets.

Supplier & Category Management

• Manage suppliers across various MRO categories (initially in Capex and Packaging).
• Lead negotiations, long-term agreements, and pricing strategies.
• Work with site Stakeholders to align on short and long-term sourcing strategies.
• Track supplier performance and drive corrective actions.
• Support supplier-risk mitigation efforts.

Operations & Reliability Support

• Partner with maintenance, engineering, tooling, and production teams to identify cost reduction projects and target products for cost down negotiations.
• Support internal stakeholders with TPM, PM, and predictive maintenance projects as it relates to Procurement.
• Support resolution of supply issues to prevent downtime.

Cost Control & Continuous Improvement

• Lead MRO cost-reduction initiatives and vendor consolidation.
• Conduct spend analysis and refine category strategies.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives such as 5S, TPM, and RCM.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure adherence to IATF 16949, ISO standards, procurement policies, and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data and documentation.
• Support audit activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field
• Knowledge of Purchasing procedures and terms
• Good written and oral communication skills and good presentation skills
• Competent level of experience using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to calculate mathematical figures and amounts such as discounts, interest and
  percentages
• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to work as part of a team

Benefits Summary:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans 
• 401K with 4% Company Match
• Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays
• Bonus Program 
• FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
• Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
• Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
• Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Career Development and Ongoing Training 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
• Volunteer Opportunities 
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location) 
• Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)

• Candidates residing 50+ miles from the work location are eligible for relocation assistance.

  Annual Salary: $54,000 - $74,000

This role will have the ability to sit at the following site locations: Southfield, MI., Maryville, TN., Battle Creek, MI.