New 
Sr Buyer
 RENK | |
 United States, Michigan, Muskegon | |
| 76 South Getty Street (Show on map) | |
 Oct 10, 2025 | |
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Senior professional with strong knowledge of job area and broad knowledge of project management. Manages complex projects or processes with minimal oversight. Responsible for purchasing materials, supplies and/or equipment in support of business needs. Manages purchase orders, oversees shipping schedules, and maintains purchase order records. Conducts market research to award and negotiate with vendors, including price and delivery terms. Prepares monthly reports to analyze performance and ensure goals are met. Attends buyer meetings. Creates meeting agendas for supplier visits and writes post trip reports with action items. Works collaboratively with other departments to solve problems related to supply chain constraints.
This is an onsite position that can be located at our facility in Muskegon or Roseville. Essential Funcations: Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Obtains quotes by forwarding requirements to current suppliers and recommends alterative suppliers. Purchase order assembly and ownership through the life cycle of the purchase order. Ensure compliance with all related applicable Federal, State, and industry laws, regulations, and standards. Build and maintain relationships with current suppliers and lead onboarding of prospective suppliers. Achieves procurement operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews. Plans materials and/or supplies purchases by reviewing operations plans and requirements. Typically responsible for providing guidance and training to other lower level employees. Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Program Management or related field with 6+ years relevant experience. Masters Degree is Supply Chain, Program Management or related field with 4+ years relevant experience. FAR/DFAR (Government Procurement knowledge) Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Must be able to interact well with all levels of management, employees, and vendors. Excellent negotiation and mediation skills Ability to build strong vendor and PM relationships | |