Corporate Buyer

Company: RCO Location: Roseville, MI Reports To: Purchasing Manager Experience Level: Mid-to-Senior Level (10+ years)

Role Overview

RCO is seeking a process-oriented Corporate Buyer to lead the sourcing, negotiation, and management of supplier relationships. This senior-to-mid-level role is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and services essential to our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to continuous improvement in supplier development.

Core Responsibilities**

Strategic Sourcing: Source, evaluate, and select suppliers that align with company quality, cost, and delivery requirements.

Negotiations: Lead price, terms, and contract negotiations to achieve maximum value for the organization.

Systems Management: Utilize Epicor ERP to manage procurement processes, optimize inventory levels, and maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier agreements.

Cross-Functional Partnership: Work closely with engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure all materials meet technical specifications.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with industry regulations, includingITAR, AS9100, ISO standards, and customer-specific requirements.

NPI Support: Secure materials and suppliers aligned with New Product Introduction (NPI) project timelines.

Financial Oversight: Analyze cost structures, identify reduction opportunities, and collaborate with finance to manage cost-saving initiatives and payment terms.

Operational Excellence: Manage purchase agreements, resolve incorrect shipments with suppliers, and support RCO Quality Policies and corporate continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum of 10 years of purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.

Technical Proficiency: Direct experience using Epicor ERP for procurement and inventory management is required.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

Industry Expertise: Background in Automotive, Aerospace, or Proto@type purchasing is highly preferred.

Compliance Knowledge: Strong understanding of ITAR and AS9100 standards.

Professional Attributes: Demonstrated integrity, high attention to detail, and a process-oriented mindset.

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