Buyer - Portage Area

Buyer | Portage, MI

Salary Range: $59,000 - $86,000 depending on experience

We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Portage, seeking experienced Buyers to strengthen their teams. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery capabilities.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to achieve favorable agreements.
• Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of materials.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with production to ensure material availability while minimizing excess stock.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to foster long-term partnerships and resolve issues.
• Proactively identify and implement cost‑saving opportunities without compromising quality or delivery.
• Conduct market research to understand supply chain trends, material availability, and pricing fluctuations.

• Minimum 3‑5 years of direct purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems for procurement processes (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Demonstrated strong negotiation and vendor relationship management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications or blueprints.
• Proven track record of achieving cost savings and supply chain efficiencies.

• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency in a second language relevant to international sourcing.
• Certifications in supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP) or project management (e.g., PMP).
• Technical understanding of specific manufacturing processes or materials relevant to the industry.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems beyond basic transactional use (e.g., system configuration, reporting).

Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Purchasing Agent, Sourcing Specialist, Category Manager, Purchasing Coordinator, Senior Buyer, Assistant Buyer, Procurement Officer

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. We focus on match‑driven placements built around what actually matters:
Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search‑market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we’ll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals.

• Supply Chain
• Resume
• Management Skills
• Offers
• BASIC
• Lean Manufacturing
• Cost Savings
• ERP
• Six Sigma
• Sal
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Sourcing
• Compensation
• Supply Chain Management
• Purchase Orders
• Supply
• Purchasing
• SAP
• Market Research
• Availability
• Manufacturing
• Specifications
• Procurement
• Oracle
• Negotiation
• Materials
• Suppliers
• Preparation
• Research
• Project Management
• Management

$59,000.00 - $86,000.00 (US Dollar)