Procurement Specialist (AVP Buyer)
KION • Grand Rapids, Michigan • Full Time • $62,250–$91,000 / year
Posted on Sat, Sep 5, 2026
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, you’ll 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
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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 Bachelor’s 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.
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