Job Title: Sen ior Buyer

Job Description

The Se nior Buyer will primarily focus on purchasing with the goal of achieving cost savings. This role requires analyzing data to understand current spending, identifying potential savings, and vetting vendors via RFQs. The Sen ior Buyer will perform performance and market testing, as well as scenario planning to determine the best purchasing choices.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to understand current spending and identify potential cost savings.
• Vet vendors through RFQs to evaluate purchasing options and costs.
• Conduct performance and market testing, and scenario planning to determine the best purchasing choices.
• Collaborate daily with the Director of Finance, another Material Buyer, and a Master Scheduler.
• Target cost savings for engineering and quality, then move on to shop floor support.
• Investigate the shop floor to understand the usage and priority of supplies and materials.

Essential Skills

• Purchasing experience
• Procurement expertise
• Cost savings analysis
• Vendor communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• ERP experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Scheduling experience
• Experience working with vendors
• Attention to detail
• Supply chain knowledge
• Experience with Plex ERP
• Purchasing experience for steel and/or plastics

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $40.87/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $36 - $41