Buyer - Industrial Equipment/Engineer-to-Order Manufacturing

Buyer – Purchasing & Supply Chain | Engineer-to-Order Manufacturing Koch Finishing Systems | Caledonia, MI (5041 68th St SE, Caledonia, MI 49316) Full-time | Starting at $60,000/year Koch Finishing Systems is hiring a Buyer to lead purchasing, procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier management for our engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing operation. This is a strong fit for a purchasing or procurement professional who's comfortable reading engineering drawings, specs, and bills of material (BOMs), and who enjoys solving problems in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. You'll work cross-functionally with Engineering, Project Management, Estimating, Manufacturing, Inventory, Quality, Shipping/Receiving, and Accounting to source the materials and components behind our custom-engineered industrial finishing systems — plating barrels, process tanks, structural frames, automated hoists, pumps, chemical dosing systems, filtration systems, rectifiers, heating coils, and custom plastic fabrications. About Koch Finishing Systems We design and build custom industrial finishing equipment — from plating and anodizing systems to chemical processing lines — for manufacturers nationwide, partnering with customers from concept through installation. What You Get Starting pay of $60,000/yearPaid holidays, vacation, PTO, and EPTOMedical, dental, and vision insuranceRetirement plansTuition and fitness reimbursementHands-on exposure to custom industrial equipment projects alongside Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project teams What You'll Do Review purchase requisitions, engineering drawings, specs, and BOMs to confirm accuracy before placing ordersSource specialized industrial, plating, and finishing components — including titanium/zirconium heating coils, chemical-resistant pumps and valves, rectifiers, filtration systems, and custom plastic fabricationsIdentify and qualify new suppliers and subcontractors; build strong, lasting vendor relationshipsRequest quotes, negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and delivery requirements; issue accurate purchase ordersKeep materials, equipment, and subcontracted services on track to meet project schedulesCoordinate delivery logistics between job sites, fabrication facilities, and subcontractors, verifying destination, quantity, and timingTrack supplier performance (quality, cost, lead time, on-time delivery) and document results in the ERP systemPartner with Engineering and Estimating to onboard new suppliers, including credit applications and tax-exemption documentationManage surplus and obsolete inventory alongside the Inventory CoordinatorMaintain stock levels for standard parts while managing project-specific buyoutsResolve pricing, fulfillment, and invoice discrepancies with Shipping/Receiving, Engineering, and AccountingDrive non-conforming material (NCR) resolution, RMAs, and supplier corrective actions with Quality ControlContribute to cross-functional purchasing and supply chain process improvements What You Bring Associate degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or related field — or equivalent experience2+ years of purchasing/procurement experience, including sourcing major equipment or industrial componentsAbility to read and interpret technical specs, engineering drawings, and BOMsProficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP/MRP/purchasing system experience a plusStrong negotiation, supplier management, and problem-solving skillsAbility to juggle multiple projects, suppliers, and deadlines without losing accuracy Nice to Have Background in metal finishing, electroplating, anodizing, industrial chemical handling, or wastewater treatment equipmentStrategic sourcing or supplier development experienceFamiliarity with corrosion-resistant materials (polypropylene, PVC/CPVC, PVDF, titanium, 316 stainless steel, steel, copper) Occasional travel to other Koch locations may be required (details shared during the interview).