Buyer Support Specialist

Located in Kentwood, MI

Salary: $20-26/HR. Based on Exp.

Buyer Support Specialist Job Summary 

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer Support Specialist to support purchasing and inventory operations. This contract position will assist with purchasing activities, inventory analysis, supplier coordination, and maintaining accurate procurement data. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, an analytical mindset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

Responsibilities 

• Support purchasing activities by processing orders, maintaining accurate pricing and purchasing records, and coordinating with approved suppliers. 

• Analyze inventory levels, usage trends, and purchasing data to support appropriate stock levels and minimize excess inventory. 

• Utilize Excel to maintain procurement reports, forecasts, cost analyses, and other purchasing-related data. 

• Monitor supplier lead times and delivery performance and communicate potential issues to the appropriate teams. 

• Collaborate with purchasing, sales, engineering, warehouse, and other teams to align purchasing activity with production and customer needs. 

• Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory transactions within the company's ERP system. 

• Assist with inventory audits, cycle counts, discrepancy resolution, and other purchasing or supply chain projects. 

Schedule, Location, & Compensation 

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday 

• Location: West Michigan 

• Compensation: $20–$26 per hour 

• Position Type: Contract 

Qualifications 

• Two or more years of purchasing, procurement, inventory, or supply chain experience preferred. 

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis. 

• Experience working with an ERP system; Prophet 21 experience preferred. 

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. 

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial distribution, or a related environment preferred. 

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• Send Susan your resume to susan.delauter@srgexpress.com  

• Give our office a call: 616-608-9678 (direct) 616-608-9681 (office) 

• Stop by our office: 1760 44th Street SW, Suite 10, Wyoming, MI 49519, Inside the Chateau Centre. 

About Specialized Recruiting Group, an Express Employment Professionals Company: 
Specialized Recruiting Group is a professional and executive search firm specializing in engineering, operations, human resources, and other critical roles. Since 1996, we’ve connected talented professionals with companies that align with their values and goals. We are driven to help people succeed and are passionate about making a positive impact. 

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