Purchasing Agent - Buyer - Buhler Group

Join Buhler in Holland, MI as a full-time Purchasing Agent - Buyer! With us, you'll enjoy competitive pay, exciting development and training opportunities, the chance to be part of our apprenticeship program, paid time off (PTO) after 60 days, and a company contribution to a Safe Harbor 401(k) account after 90 days. But that's not all - keep reading to learn more about this phenomenal supply chain buying opportunity as our Purchasing Agent - Buyer!

THE MANY PERKS OF JOINING OUR SUPPLY CHAIN TEAM

At Buhler, our employees are empowered to show initiative and take responsibility. In our family-oriented company, personal success goes hand in hand with shared success, which is why we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where integrity and courage are key drivers of our success. When you join our team, you get access to personal development opportunities and exceptional benefits to encourage you to make a difference in the lives of our customers.

OUR EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS:

• Career and personal development opportunities
• Cross-cultural working environment
• Healthcare program
• Employee benefits and discounts
• Profit-sharing
• Seniority bonus
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with 6% company contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 15 days vacation
• Sick time
• Maternity and paternity leave

MORE ABOUT US

Buhler Group is a family-owned Swiss company that creates sustainable innovations for a better world. Our aim is to transform the world's most pressing food and mobility challenges into sustainable technology, process solutions, and business models. Two billion people each day enjoy foods produced on Bühler equipment, and one billion people travel in vehicles manufactured with parts produced with our machinery. Having this global relevance, we are in a unique position to turn today's global challenges into sustainable and good business.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

As our full-time Purchasing Agent - Buyer, you'll be at the heart of our supply chain management. This buying role will involve soliciting bids, evaluating quotations, and selecting or recommending suppliers, all while ensuring the best balance between cost, quality, and specifications. You'll be responsible for procuring complex or custom items at optimal prices and coordinating their timely delivery. Your tasks will also include preparing and reviewing purchase orders, maintaining accurate MRP system data, and ensuring a continuous flow of materials by providing necessary follow-ups. Additionally, you'll handle non-conformance reports (NCRs) for any defective purchases. Your contributions will be vital in maintaining our high standards and driving our innovative efforts forward!

THE PURCHASING AGENT - BUYER THAT WE SEEK

We're looking for a buying expert who can meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field OR 8 years of equivalent training or experience
• 2+ years of experience in a buying / purchasing role
• Experience negotiating contracts and pricing

Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and SAP proficiency would be preferred! If you meet the qualifications listed above, we want you on our supply chain team! Apply today with our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application - you won't regret it!