Buyer
- Location
- Holland, MI · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- Today
Skills & highlights for this role
- Supplier relationship management
- Purchase order management
- Commercial negotiation
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Attention to detail
- Analytical skills
- Organizational skills
Also useful
- Supply chain management
- Market trend analysis
- Safety stock management
- Materials compliance documentation (MSDS, TDS, HTS codes)
Summary
Responsible for procurement of raw materials and services to support operations and growth. Support Uniform Color philosophy focused on facilitating the growth of the organization, continually improving quality, and driving to a world class safety and environmental culture.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and execute supply strategy for raw materials and supplies to support the business needs and mitigate supply disruption
- Issue purchase orders, expedite and follow up on deliveries of materials, supplies and services to meet required delivery date
- Coordinate the continuous search for new materials, services, and processes to meet new business needs and deliver improvement on cost, supply security, and efficiency
- Execute comprehensive RFQ process to gather and analyze supplier quotes and make recommendation for supplier selection
- Maintain vendor files and initiate new vendor master file changes- updating ISO certifications, addresses, contacts, creating new vendors, etc.
- Organize and maintain purchasing files and records - creating new VPNs, submitting MSDS, TDS, food contact documents, HTS codes, etc.
- Cooperates with Production, Scheduling, Customer Service, Product Development, Quality and Logistics on material delivery timing and other projects
- Manage relationships with all suppliers, monitor and optimize supplier performance, and resolve supplier issues
- Responsible for commercial negotiations with suppliers, including price,tooling, payment terms, savings, leadtime and supply availability
- Report market trends related to pricing, availability, risks and demand and supply economics
- Continuously enhance purchasing expertise and knowledge of the market trends
- Maintain optimum safety stock level for raw materials and provide forecasts to suppliers
- Process material rejects for return, replacement and appropriate credit
- Support and align with Global Purchasing Departmental goals and strategy
- Other responsibilities and projects as assigned by manager
- Responsible to adhere to all company policies and procedures
Preferred Education, Experience, Training, and Skills
- Four-year degree in Supply Chain Management or Business
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, analytical and organizational skills
- Experienced with ERP system and Microsoft Office programs
- 3-5 years of purchasing experience in manufacturing setting
About Uniform Color
Uniform Color is part of the Audia Group of companies - a global plastics leader that also includes Washington Penn Plastic Co., Southern Polymer, and Audia Elastomers.
From Uniform Color's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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Where is the Buyer job at Uniform Color located?
This Buyer position at Uniform Color is located in Holland, MI (On-site). Always check Uniform Color's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
What qualifications are required for Buyer at Uniform Color?
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