Buyer / Procurement / Purchasing

Material Purchasing Buyer

Job Description

Location: Fully On-Site at the Ostego, MI location

Pay Rate (Firm) + Benefits

Hourly: $31.25 + Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision,

401k, Weekly Pay)

Hours: Flexible, someone must work an 8 hour day and needs to start at

8am or before. Must work until at least 3:30pm every day. Monday through

Friday. Little to no over time.

Contract: 6 month contract - could go longer or direct if they get

approval to hire FTE

*In order to be considered for permanent conversion, you must have a Bachelor's

degree or within 6 months of completion, otherwise the role will be strictly a

contract role.

Primary Responsibility

The Material Purchasing Assistant will support the day-to-day purchasing

activities to ensure continuity of material supply from approved suppliers.

This role is tactical in nature and is intended to support purchase order

execution, supplier follow-up, order maintenance, and communication related to

existing supply requirements.

Essential Functions

Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders to approved suppliers based on

system demand, requisitions, or planner direction.

Confirm supplier receipt of purchase orders and obtain order

acknowledgements.

Follow up with suppliers on open purchase orders, delivery dates, past-due

items, and order status.

Update purchase order dates, quantities, pricing, and delivery information in

the ERP system as directed and within established procedures.

Expedite materials as needed to support production, service, or inventory

requirements.

Communicate material availability, delivery risks, and supplier responses to

planning, operations, customer service, or purchasing leadership.

Assist with resolving routine invoice discrepancies related to purchase

orders, receipts, pricing, or quantities.

Coordinate with receiving, accounts payable, planning, and suppliers to

resolve transactional issues.

Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier communications, and order

documentation.

Support shortage reviews, open order reports, and other standard purchasing

follow-up activities.

Escalate supplier performance issues, pricing concerns, supply constraints,

or contractual matters to the appropriate full-time buyer, commodity manager,

or purchasing leader.

This role is tactical in nature and is intended to

support purchase order execution, supplier follow-up, order maintenance, and

communication related to existing supply requirements.

Interview Information

One step interview process

Core Technologies & Markets this company specializes in foundational engineering technologies that manage motion, flow, and energy:

Aerospace

Climate Control

Electromechanical

Filtration

Fluid and Gas Handling

Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Process ControlSealing and Shielding

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Otsego, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $31.25/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Otsego,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.