Purchaser/ Buyer

3 weeks ago


Grand Rapids, United States Blue Horizon Business Group Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

We are currently looking for a purchaser/ buyer with 3 + years of experience. Our client is a family owned company in the greater Grand  Rapids, MI area. People with purchasing or buying experience in the construction or similar fields would be ideal but not required. Blow are some further job responsibilities/ experience we are looking for in this position. This position is 100% onsite 7am-4pm Monday-Friday. 

 

  • Evaluating suppliers by considering price, quality, availability and other criteria
  • Interviewing vendors and visiting suppliers’ facilities to learn about products, services and pricing
  • Negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain the best deals on behalf of the company
  • Verifying purchases by comparing them to a master list and recommending alternatives for expensive or irrelevant products
  • Interacting with suppliers to schedule delivery times and resolve shipping errors
  • Daily ordering of materials to maintain work flow in fabrication
  • Maintain levels of inventory
  • Forecast needs for upcoming projects to assure materials are delivered when needed
  • Maintain spreadsheets for estimating with current pricing levels & make adjustments when price increases are forecast
  • Receipt ordered items and balance against issued purchase orders
  • Self starter & able to work with minimal supervision
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred
  • Experience in the fire protection trade would be ideal

 

 

Company DescriptionBlue Horizon Business Group is a rapidly growing full service staffing agency based in Western Michigan. Leadership has over 50 years of medical experience and is looking to hire energetic, motivated people to help care for others. Please reach out to us to find the right opportunity for you with a company that puts you first.Company DescriptionBlue Horizon Business Group is a rapidly growing full service staffing agency based in Western Michigan. Leadership has over 50 years of medical experience and is looking to hire energetic, motivated people to help care for others. Please reach out to us to find the right opportunity for you with a company that puts you first.

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