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Materials Procurement Specialist

Cooper Standard
Spring Lake, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/15/2024 CLOSED ON 1/13/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Procurement Specialist position at Cooper Standard?

Materials Procurement Specialist:

Position Summary:

Responsible for managing indirect purchasing process and assist material planning group.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Understands and performs daily job duties in a manner which supports the Plant’s goals and quality objectives.

  • Analyze and escalate any significant supplier delivery issues, so plant production is not interrupted.

  • Monitors Plant’s raw and finished inventory through cycle counts.

  • Participates in Physical Inventories.

  • Utilizes software systems to determine raw material demand to support manufacturing requirements.

  • Generates raw material releases and conveys to supplier.

  • Provides input of delivery and service information for supplier ratings.

  • Implements and maintains Kanban processes to order materials and control inventory levels.

  • Understands inventory transactions and their effect on the business.

  • Maintains front desk area, which includes greeting guests, employee cash reimbursements, daily mail sorting and office supplies inventory.

  • Assists in purchasing indirect supplies and with planning of employee functions.

  • May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description.

Education and Qualifications:

  • Associate Degree, Trade or Technical School required.

  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Production Control or related background.

  • Strong written and oral skills in order to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.

  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills in order to interpret statistical data.

  • Computer literate, working knowledge of Windows programs and web-based applications.

Work Environment/Work Conditions:

  • General office environment and production floor.

  • Personal Protective Equipment is required on production floor.

Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers.


Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences, whether via personal, professional, education, or volunteerism, we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications.


Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as certain state and/or local laws. If you believe you require such assistance to complete our online application or to participate in an interview, you (or someone on your behalf) may request assistance by emailing recruitment@cooperstandard.com with a description of the accommodation you seek. Application materials submitted to this email address will not be considered.


Cooper Standard is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please note that Cooper Standard maintains a list of preferred recruiting agencies and only members of our Talent Acquisition Department have the authority to engage and authorize recruiting services. We also do not seek or accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters or staffing agencies. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Cooper Standard will be considered unencumbered and free from any charge whatsoever.
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