What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Buyer position at RCO Engineering?
Job Description
Are you looking for a great place to work with competitive wages and benefits? Join our team and find your employment home today! RCO Engineering is a family-oriented company who invests in their associates focusing on a healthy work/life balance and continuous growth.
RCO is looking for Corporate Buyer responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and services. Well-qualified candidates will have a Bachelors Degree or related experience in Supply Chain. Also, experience in purchasing for Automotive/Aerospace/Prototype would be a plus. This role requires a process-oriented mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate integrity, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement in supplier development and procurement processes.
Core Responsibilities:
RCO offers the unique opportunity for qualified individuals to contribute to a thriving company. In return you will receive competitive wages and an extremely comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and either
Flexible Spending Account or a Health Savings Account - save money pre-tax for eligible medical expenses.
Comprehensive Wellness Program.
Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan - to prepare for your future.
Paid Holidays and Time Off - encouraging work-life balance.
Located in Metro Detroit, RCO Engineering is a leading supplier to the automotive, aerospace and defense industries. As a full-service product development partner, RCO offers customers a wide range of services, including production plastic and metal parts, prototype and production seat molds, prototype and production injection molds, as well as complete product design and engineering services. Our fully equipped metal fabricating and stamping facility is capable of producing parts, assemblies and subassemblies for most any system. Additionally, RCO is one of the industry's largest and most trusted seating and soft trim development companies, having worked with almost every automotive OEM and numerous aerospace firms.
RCO offers the unique opportunity for qualified individuals to contribute to a thriving company. In return you will receive competitive wages and an extremely comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and either Flexible Spending Account or a Health Savings Account - save money pre-tax for eligible medical expenses. Comprehensive Wellness Program. Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan - to prepare for your future. Paid Holidays and Time Off - encouraging work-life balance. Located in Metro Detroit, RCO Engineering is a leading supplier to the automotive, aerospace and defense industries. As a full-service product development partner, RCO offers customers a wide range of services, including production plastic and metal parts, prototype and production seat molds, prototype and production injection molds, as well as complete product design and engineering services. Our fully equipped metal fabricating and stamping facility is capable of producing parts, assemblies and subassemblies for most any system. Additionally, RCO is one of the industry's largest and most trusted seating and soft trim development companies, having worked with almost every automotive OEM and numerous aerospace firms.
Are you looking for a great place to work with competitive wages and benefits? Join our team and find your employment home today! RCO Engineering is a family-oriented company who invests in their associates focusing on a healthy work/life balance and continuous growth.
RCO is looking for Corporate Buyer responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and services. Well-qualified candidates will have a Bachelors Degree or related experience in Supply Chain. Also, experience in purchasing for Automotive/Aerospace/Prototype would be a plus. This role requires a process-oriented mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate integrity, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement in supplier development and procurement processes.
Core Responsibilities:
- Source, evaluate, and select suppliers that align with company quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
- Conduct price, terms, and contract negotiations to achieve the best value for the company
- Work closely with engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure materials meet specifications
- Maintain accurate purchasing records, purchase orders, and supplier agreements.
- Utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage procurement processes and optimize inventory levels.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, including ITAR, AS9100, and customer-specific requirements.
- Continuously seek process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) by securing materials and suppliers aligned with project timelines.
- Collaborate with finance and operations to manage cost-saving initiatives and supplier payment terms.
- Analyze cost structures and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
- Ensure purchasing activities comply with industry regulations (e.g., ITAR, AS9100, ISO standards).
- Follows up on incorrect shipments with suppliers.
- Review and manage purchase agreements, ensuring accuracy in pricing, terms, and conditions.
- Support compliance with RCO Quality Policies
- Support corporate continuous improvement initiative.
- Any other duties as assigned
RCO offers the unique opportunity for qualified individuals to contribute to a thriving company. In return you will receive competitive wages and an extremely comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and either
Flexible Spending Account or a Health Savings Account - save money pre-tax for eligible medical expenses.
Comprehensive Wellness Program.
Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan - to prepare for your future.
Paid Holidays and Time Off - encouraging work-life balance.
Located in Metro Detroit, RCO Engineering is a leading supplier to the automotive, aerospace and defense industries. As a full-service product development partner, RCO offers customers a wide range of services, including production plastic and metal parts, prototype and production seat molds, prototype and production injection molds, as well as complete product design and engineering services. Our fully equipped metal fabricating and stamping facility is capable of producing parts, assemblies and subassemblies for most any system. Additionally, RCO is one of the industry's largest and most trusted seating and soft trim development companies, having worked with almost every automotive OEM and numerous aerospace firms.
RCO offers the unique opportunity for qualified individuals to contribute to a thriving company. In return you will receive competitive wages and an extremely comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and either Flexible Spending Account or a Health Savings Account - save money pre-tax for eligible medical expenses. Comprehensive Wellness Program. Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan - to prepare for your future. Paid Holidays and Time Off - encouraging work-life balance. Located in Metro Detroit, RCO Engineering is a leading supplier to the automotive, aerospace and defense industries. As a full-service product development partner, RCO offers customers a wide range of services, including production plastic and metal parts, prototype and production seat molds, prototype and production injection molds, as well as complete product design and engineering services. Our fully equipped metal fabricating and stamping facility is capable of producing parts, assemblies and subassemblies for most any system. Additionally, RCO is one of the industry's largest and most trusted seating and soft trim development companies, having worked with almost every automotive OEM and numerous aerospace firms.
