Buyer

Job Title :Purchase Buyer II.Location : Auburn Hills, MIType: Direct Hire / Full time.Pay + Benefits. Job description: The company is seeking a motivated Purchase Buyer to join the team. As the purchase buyer, your primary responsibility will be to follow & maintain Purchase SOP, be accountable for routine executions, cost control & escalations. Be responsible for domestic & International Sourcing for Automation and Logistic Automation and for developing domestic and global supplier base and monitoring supplier accounts payables. Commodities to be handled by team such as PLCs, Industrial PCs, Sensors, Switchgear, Scanners, Light Curtain, Cables, Cords, controllers, vision system, IT purchase, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Motors, Gearbox, Servo, Screw Jacks, Tools, Bearings, chains & sprockets, Aluminum Extrusions, Hand tools, Hardware, Manufacturing (Machining & Fabricated items including surface finish like painting or Powder coating.Sourcing of Global & Local Trade / Labor for in-house & on-site installation & commissioningJob responsibilities:Supplier Management & ReviewReview & evaluate Suppliers' business account of Class 'A' & 'B'Alternate sourcing / ensure development of substitute for each commodity ProcurementReview Indent, prioritize urgencies & initiate procurement process Ontime Procurement at optimum costResolve queries related to procurements with Stores & Accounts on daily basisResponsible for Procurement of Capex & maintain & monitor compliance record of on time actions Utilization / liquidation efforts on Excess inventoryInventory ManagementAnalyze & define Reorder levelAchieve adequate inventory management by suggesting nearest alternative available in excess, cost effective, alternates (makes).ComplianceEnsure SOP compliance & resolve points / queries raised MISReview of Pending PO report on weekly basis & PO Vs GRIR report on monthly basisUpdate Goals & Achievement Folder for KRAs on weekly basisMinimum Requirements:5+ years of experienceBachelor's degree in supply chain management or in mechanical engineering or electrical engineeringAdvanced proficiency in ERP/SCM systems and data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI) to drive procurement decisionsExpertise in strategic sourcing, supplier selection, and contract negotiation to achieve cost savings and value optimizationStrong ability to analyze supply chain disruptions, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actionsProven capability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives in fast-paced environments while meeting critical deadlinesDemonstrated ownership and accountability in independently managing procurement categories or supplier portfoliosStrong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with business objectivesAdvanced negotiation, financial analysis, and cost modeling skills Proactive demand planning, forecasting, and inventory optimization capabilitiesExperience in supplier relationship management (SRM), including performance tracking and continuous improvement initiativesKnowledge of risk management, compliance, and global sourcing strategiesWillingness and ability to travel to supplier and client sites for audits, relationship building, and issue resolution