Purchasing Specialist Summary

Purchasing Specialist job opening in Detroit. A manufacturer of plastic components for a variety of applications is currently seeking candidates for a Purchasing Specialist job in Detroit. Our automotive recruiters are seeking analytical, detail-oriented purchasing professionals for this Purchasing Specialist job in Detroit. This job is a good opportunity for purchasing professionals seeking a position with a progressive company. This job offers competitive compensation as well as benefits.

Detroit Purchasing Specialist Overview:

The Detroit purchasing specialist will schedule orders of raw materials. The Purchasing Specialist should would to ensure that materials arrive on time, for the best cost, without creating undue surplus. The Detroit Purchasing Specialist shall also work to develop relationships with suppliers to improve business opportunities for both firms.

Detroit Purchasing Specialist Job Opening:

The Detroit Purchasing Specialist will schedule purchases of raw materials in order to meet customer orders on time.
Seek out and determine the best pricing options for raw materials.
Send purchase orders to send to selected suppliers.
The Detroit Purchasing Specialist will work to re-price products to cover price increases in raw materials.
Create purchasing plans to ensure that the raw material supply is maintained at optimal levels, as well as at a ideal price point while also meeting quality standards.
Perform research to determine the capability of suppliers.
The Detroit Purchasing Specialist will develop strategies to ensure supplier materials arrive on time.
Keep and maintain documents on cost records in order to track trends and strengthen the ability to negotiate with suppliers.
Document all price changes as they occur.
Perform research to determine potential new suppliers as necessary.
Work with the cost estimating personnel to develop price changes based on raw materials.

Purchasing Specialist (Detroit Area) Job Requirements:

A four year degree in business or a related field.
Experience with manufacturing and injection molding.
Familiarity with supply chain of the resin market as well as the technical attributes of raw materials.
Proven ability to work with suppliers to meet and exceed the demands of business.
Proven history of negotiating cost reductions.
Able to make decisions based on analytical evidence.
A motivated self-starter.
Able to work well in a team, and as a leader.
Able to use quoting strategies to aid new business.
Familiarity with ERP software, Epicor would be a plus.

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