Job Details

When you feel connected to your work, you feel more engaged. At Haworth, you can pursue a career that offers you ample opportunity to build your portfolio and expand your skillset in an exciting and inclusive environment. Join a company that values innovation, inspiration, and you!

HAWORTH is a global leader in office furniture and architectural interiors. As a valued member of our family, you can make your mark on the world and reach your full potential within a culture of connectivity.

We are currently looking for an entry level Buyer to join our Commodities Planning team in Holland, MI.   

As a Buyer, you will:

Place purchase orders for assigned commodity group with approved suppliers to ensure purchased materials are in place to support manufacturing processes.  Manage purchase orders and maintain supplier relationships.  Expedite orders through the supply chain.  Manage inventory of assigned parts.

Do you have the following required qualifications?  

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Business, Finance, Communications or Engineering.
• 1 year of purchase order management, supplier relations experience, commodity or production planning, inventory management or customer service in a manufacturing environment is required.
• If no degree listed above, 9 years of experience in purchase order management, supplier relations experience, commodity or production planning, inventory management or customer service in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Current and continuing right to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to work in Holland, MI without relocation assistance.

Do you have the following preferred qualifications?

• Experience with purchase order management and working with suppliers.

• Experience in electronics, automotive, or furniture manufacturing environment.
• Regular use of Excel in the workplace.
• SAP Experience.

Ideally, you have also demonstrated the following:

• Understanding of JIT concepts and make to order manufacturing environment.
• General knowledge of supply chain functions.
• Lean background and continuous improvement experience.
• Root case problem solving skills.