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Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Posted: 11/26/2025
Location Name: Amphenol Borisch Technologies
Wage: Depends on Experience
The Buyer procures critical materials, parts, equipment, supplies and services for the organization. The Buyer recommends, leads projects, and procures products and services where the financial impact to the Company is substantial. The Buyer ensures that products and services purchased are of excellent quality, procured at a competitive price and delivered as promised.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate procurement of required products and services from intent to purchase through delivery
Determine the requirements of assigned commodities, including technical specifications, quality and schedule requirements
Request and evaluate quotes for the commodities as needed
Negotiate best value and terms with suppliers to achieve the lowest possible cost that meet quality, quantity and schedule requirements
Generate purchase orders that comply with company, customer, contractual and government regulations
Manage and maintain required documentation for purchasing, including orders, amendments and shipping notices
Apply Total Cost of Acquisition principle to short and long term buying decisions
Realign purchase order schedules to support demand with lowest impact on DSI while maintaining cost and productivity continuity objectives
Support the bid and proposal process
Develop strong supplier relationships for assigned commodities
Develop and implement cost reduction initiatives to ensure favorable PPV
Identify risk and escalate issues when appropriate for mitigation
Attend meetings with key stakeholders
Develop favorable supplier agreements for assigned commodities
Identify and escalate process improvements
Meet with supplier representatives and conduct quarterly business reviews with key suppliers
Monitor supplier performance and provide feedback to support corrective action plans
Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor
Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business or a technical discipline
Minimum 3-5 years successful purchasing experience
Minimum 2 years successful negotiation experience
APICS or ISM certification preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
Excellent organizational skills
About our CompanyAmphenol Borisch Technologies (ABT), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is an industry leader in providing high-reliability electronic systems for Aerospace and Defense companies across the globe. ABT is focused on expanding the company's industry presence by providing customers with superior quality and service combined with advanced manufacturing capabilities. ABT is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI and has locations in Nogales, Mexico, Mesa, AZ and London, Ontario.
Benefits We Offer: At Amphenol Borisch Technologies, we provide a wide range of benefits for our permanent full-time employees. Highlights include:
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Unique full-time work schedule that includes every other Friday off
Full Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Generous 401(k) match
Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Days
Reimbursement Programs (Gym, Tuition, etc.)
Paid time off to volunteer
Company-Paid Short Term Disability
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Full benefits package
Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Days
Reimbursement Programs (Gym, Tuition, etc.)
Pension plan
Paid parental leave
Amphenol Borisch Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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