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5 results for Purchaser in Grand Rapids, MI
- Grand Rapids, MI
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for a Sourcing Manager to lead supplier partnerships and strengthen category performance in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This position plays a key role in identifying sourcing opportunities, guiding negotiations, and improving product assortment decisions through data-driven analysis. The ideal candidate will work closely with purchasing, sales, marketing to support growth, profitability, and competitive positioning across domestic and international vendor networks.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead domestic and international sourcing efforts by researching supply markets, identifying vendors with relevant experience, and developing strategies that support category growth and business objectives.</p><p>• Build and maintain productive supplier partnerships, including onboarding new vendors, coordinating item setup and maintenance, and ensuring required compliance standards are met.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams to improve the value chain, expand distribution opportunities, and strengthen category competitiveness across multiple channels.</p><p>• Plan and manage category review activities, using performance data and market insights to recommend assortment changes, promotional opportunities, and profitable growth initiatives.</p><p>• Negotiate supplier agreements covering cost, trade support, promotional funding, display pricing, markdown assistance, and other commercial terms that improve business results.</p><p>• Evaluate vendor, customer, and item performance to identify trends, measure seasonal sell-through, and provide recommendations that support sales and margin goals.</p><p>• Work cross-functionally with leadership, purchasing, sales, marketing, replenishment, logistics, and warehouse partners to align sourcing decisions with operational and commercial priorities.</p><p>• Monitor market conditions and adjust sourcing and category strategies to respond to competitive shifts, customer demand, and emerging opportunities.</p><p>• Contribute to brand development and new distribution initiatives by securing supplier investment and support for approved promotional programs.</p>
- 2026-11-04T15:18:42Z
- Grand Rapids, MI
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 115000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
- <p>Position Summary</p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Sourcing Manager</strong> to lead strategic sourcing initiatives for a growing food distribution organization. This leadership role is responsible for managing a team of two Sourcing Managers while driving category strategy, supplier partnerships, spend governance, vendor performance, and procurement excellence across assigned portfolios.</p><p>The Senior Sourcing Manager serves as the primary relationship owner for key suppliers and is responsible for developing and executing category strategies that enhance revenue growth, profitability, assortment effectiveness, supply continuity, and overall business performance. This role collaborates closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Purchasing, Operations, and Executive Leadership to ensure sourcing decisions support organizational goals and customer needs.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Strategic Sourcing & Category Management</p><ul><li>Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies that support business growth, margin improvement, and long-term supply chain stability.</li><li>Manage assigned product portfolios, including oversight and strategic direction of the company's Top 5 Exclusive Brands.</li><li>Identify sourcing opportunities that optimize cost, quality, service levels, and supplier diversification.</li><li>Evaluate market trends, commodity impacts, supplier capabilities, and competitive dynamics to inform sourcing decisions.</li><li>Drive assortment productivity initiatives and recommend category enhancements based on customer demand and business objectives.</li></ul><p>Supplier Relationship Management</p><ul><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic supplier partners.</li><li>Lead contract negotiations involving pricing, rebates, promotional funding, payment terms, product innovation, and service-level expectations.</li><li>Establish and maintain executive-level supplier relationships to strengthen strategic partnerships.</li><li>Conduct structured business reviews with key suppliers and develop corrective action plans when performance expectations are not met.</li><li>Ensure suppliers align with company standards regarding quality, food safety, service, and compliance.</li></ul><p>Financial & Spend Management</p><ul><li>Own spend governance and sourcing performance across assigned categories.</li><li>Drive cost savings, margin improvement, and supplier investment opportunities.</li><li>Monitor supplier agreements, pricing structures, rebates, and incentives to maximize value creation.</li><li>Partner with Finance to support budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and sourcing performance reporting.</li><li>Analyze spend data and market intelligence to identify opportunities and mitigate risk.</li></ul><p>Leadership & Team Development</p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of two Sourcing Managers.</li><li>Establish clear performance expectations, goals, and professional development plans.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and strategic thinking.</li><li>Support succession planning and talent development initiatives within the sourcing function.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-29T19:13:48Z
- Norton Shores, MI
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 19.79 - 22.91 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for an experienced Customer Service Supervisor to guide a technical support and order management team serving customers in Norton Shores, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can combine strong leadership with a customer-first mindset in a highly technical manufacturing environment. The person in this role will help ensure accurate order execution, responsive service, and effective coordination with engineering, production, and supply chain partners.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead, coach, and develop customer service staff and service coordination personnel to build a responsive, knowledgeable team.<br>• Manage the full order process for specialized motion control and automation products, from initial quotation support through shipment and delivery follow-up.<br>• Provide guidance to customers on product applications, basic technical questions, and issue resolution after purchase.<br>• Partner with engineering, operations, scheduling, and inventory teams to align customer commitments with production capabilities and timelines.<br>• Handle elevated customer concerns related to delays, quality matters, and warranty questions with professionalism and urgency.<br>• Track service performance indicators such as delivery reliability, response speed, and customer satisfaction, and share results with leadership.<br>• Analyze recurring service challenges, determine underlying causes, and work with cross-functional teams to improve processes and reduce repeat issues.<br>• Support contract and fulfillment activities for complex engineered products while maintaining high standards for accuracy and communication.
- 2026-11-05T14:04:14Z
- Grand Rapids, MI
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 57.95 - 67.10 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to lead regional accounting and financial oversight for a growing service-focused organization in Fenton, MO. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a hands-on finance leader who can manage core accounting activities, deliver accurate reporting, and provide practical guidance to operational leadership. The role calls for strong technical accounting knowledge, sound business judgment, and the ability to strengthen processes in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct regional accounting activities across the general ledger, reconciliations, payroll review, fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, deferred balances, inventory, and revenue-related transactions.</p><p>• Oversee the monthly close cycle and deliver complete, timely financial statements and supporting analysis to leadership.</p><p>• Work closely with general managers, operations leaders, and FP& A partners to translate financial results into actionable business insights.</p><p>• Maintain a strong control environment by monitoring compliance with accounting standards and internal company policies.</p><p>• Coordinate audit support by organizing schedules, responding to requests, and ensuring documentation is accurate and accessible.</p><p>• Contribute to planning activities by supporting annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and detailed variance reviews.</p><p>• Evaluate financial performance to highlight emerging risks, operating trends, and opportunities for improved results.</p><p>• Lead efforts to streamline workflows, improve reporting efficiency, and enhance the use of accounting systems, including Sage Intacct when applicable.</p><p>• Assist with acquisition-related accounting and integration work, including process alignment and purchase accounting support across entities.</p>
- 2026-11-13T21:34:04Z
- Kentwood, MI
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 85000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
- <p>A growing organization in the Kentwood, Michigan area is partnering with our team to add a newly created <strong>Senior Financial Reporting Accountant</strong> to its finance and accounting function. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional to step into a high-impact role focused on supporting accurate, timely, and complete financial reporting. The position will play a key part in close activities, account analysis, and reconciliations, while helping ensure the integrity of the general ledger and broader financial records. This individual will also collaborate across finance, accounting, and operational teams to resolve transactional issues, enhance internal controls, and drive improvements in reporting processes and efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Drive month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close tasks by preparing entries, accruals, reclasses, and supporting schedules that keep financial results accurate and on schedule.</p><p>• Review general ledger and balance sheet accounts, complete reconciliations, and investigate outstanding items to ensure discrepancies are cleared promptly.</p><p>• Evaluate account activity and financial results to spot unusual movements, aging issues, and posting errors, then recommend corrective action.</p><p>• Match subledger data to the general ledger across areas such as payables, vendor activity, inventory, projects, service operations, customer deposits, deferred revenue, and intercompany balances.</p><p>• Research transaction-level issues involving purchase orders, receipts, invoices, cost allocations, inventory movements, and other system-generated accounting records.</p><p>• Support accounting analysis tied to inventory, project costs, service activity, and intercompany transactions, including review of variances and unresolved balances.</p><p>• Assist with period-end cutoff procedures, foreign currency analysis, accrual support, and preparation of schedules used for management reporting and external audit requests.</p><p>• Collaborate with accounting, finance, IT, and operations teams to improve data quality, resolve reporting challenges, and identify opportunities for automation and process enhancement.</p><p>• Maintain documentation that supports internal controls, policy compliance, and audit readiness while helping identify control gaps or nonstandard transactions.</p><p>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial analysis for leadership, highlighting trends, risks, variances, and operational issues using detailed accounting data.</p>
- 2026-11-10T17:33:41Z