Procurement Specialist (AVP Buyer)

Dematic is seeking a prototype Buyer to join our AVP team in Grand Rapids. This person will be responsible for performing buying activities, tracking and monitoring prototype deliveries within a high volume, high mix project environment. This is a meaningful position in ensuring that our AVP team delivers quality prototype products on time. The Prototype buyer is encouraged to maintain a fast pace, rely on data, and communicate regularly with all internal and external participants as required. They must be organized in formulating action plans, handling on-site deliveries for our different projects, and collaborating with suppliers and internal customers. We are looking for an individual who can shift quickly and pursues ongoing enhancement. At Dematic and KION, our talent is key to creating the magic of supply chain solutions. As part of a global community of communities, youll help orchestrate intelligent logistics that power the future of commerce. Here, you can push your career forward in an environment built on collaboration, growth, and real-world impact. Push it Forward apply today. We offer: Career Development Competitive Compensation and Benefits Pay Transparency Global Opportunities Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/ Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $62,250 - $91,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills. Tasks and Qualifications: This is What You will do in The Role: Participates in semi-complex buying strategies to purchase and arrange timely delivery of supplies and materials, and expedites as necessary. Effectively manage prototype ordering to meet lead times, as well as delivery dates for projects. Procure and manage material to meet quality, delivery, and price targets. Manage daily working relationships with suppliers and R&D engineers. Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization as well as key suppliers and customers. Review incoming orders, verify ship dates, and communicate with suppliers to confirm delivery dates. Maintain tracking and receipt data on prototype orders. Work with the NA Buyer to consolidate benchmark ordering reports on a monthly basis. Act as the point of contact with prototype suppliers. May participate in negotiation of prices, terms, and quality requirements. Support supplier quality and supplier development activities, including monitoring and improving delivery reliability and lead time reduction. Resolve semi-complex delivery, quality, or other related problems with invoices or purchases. Ensure purchase orders are compliant legally and have the accurate customer flow downs and specifications of purchase. Other duties as assigned. (Typical examples: NDA processing, supplier onboarding requests, and provisional cost quoting for R&D) What We Are Looking For: A Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience is preferred, ideally in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business. Demonstrates a good grasp of knowledge of the field. Successfully applies knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a particular area/specialization. Understanding of the basics of purchasing. Experience in a manufacturing or project environment is preferred. Strong knowledge of SAP. Knowledge and utilization of Microsoft applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Ability to communicate and develop relationships both internally across all functional organizations and externally with suppliers and customers. Support any Continuous Improvements or AVP initiatives. 1 to 2 years of experience with SAP and Blanket Purchase Order with releases is desirable. Ability to implement efficiencies in SAP to reduce the number of PO transactions per project required. #LI-JR1 KION brands keep the world moving globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions. Join our team Push it forward.