
Buyer - Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MIFull-timeSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
See where you stand before you apply. No sign-up to start.
You apply on the posting's application page, with no Olive account needed.
Watch jobs like this. New roles like this one near Grand Rapids, MI, by email.
Don't just apply. Show up ready.
Olive works from this exact posting.
At a glance
Olive focuses on jobs in the United States, including remote roles you can work from there.
Job overview
The Buyer works with the Commodity Manager to procure critical materials, parts, equipment, and supplies. The role coordinates purchasing from intent through delivery, evaluates quotes, negotiates costs, implements purchase orders, and applies Total Cost of Acquisition principles. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree or two years of successful administration experience; purchasing experience is preferred.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Buyer - Grand Rapids, MI
Apply Now!
Back to search
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Department: Purchasing
Posted: 11/13/2026
Location Name: Grand Rapids, MI
Wage: Depends on Experience
Position Type: Full Time
Shift: 1st
Come join our team! We are hiring aBuyerwho will work hand in hand with our Commodity Manager to procure critical materials, parts, equipment and supplies for our organization. Candidates for the position need to have a Bachelor’s Degree or 2 years successful administration experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
-
Coordinate procurement of required products from intent to purchase through delivery
-
Determine the requirements of commodities, including specifications, quality and schedule requirements
-
Request and evaluate quotes for the commodities
-
Negotiate the lowest possible cost for commodities that meet quality, quantity and schedule requirements
-
Implement purchase orders that comply with company and government regulations
-
Manage and maintain required documentation for purchases, including orders, amendments and shipping notices
-
Apply Total Cost of Acquisition principle to short and long term buying decisions
-
Support the Commodity Specialist in the bid for bid process
-
Purchase approval required after $5,000
-
Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications/Requirements
-
BA or minimum 2 years successful administration experience
-
Previous experience in Purchasing, preferred
-
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
-
Excellent organizational skills
About our CompanyAmphenol Borisch Technologies (ABT), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is an industry leader in providing high-reliability electronic systems for Aerospace and Defense companies across the globe. ABT is focused on expanding the company’s industry presence by providing customers with superior quality and service combined with advanced manufacturing capabilities. ABT is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI and has locations in Nogales, Mexico, Mesa, AZ and London, Ontario.
Benefits We Offer: At Amphenol Borisch Technologies, we provide a wide range of benefits for our permanent full-time employees. Highlights include:
UNITED STATES
-
Unique full-time work schedule that includes every other Friday off
-
Full Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance
-
Flexible Spending Accounts
-
Generous 401(k) match
-
Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
-
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Days
-
Reimbursement Programs (Gym, Tuition, etc.)
-
Paid time off to volunteer
-
Company-Paid Short Term Disability
CANADA
-
Full benefits package
-
Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
-
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Days
-
Reimbursement Programs (Gym, Tuition, etc.)
-
Pension plan
-
Paid parental leave
Amphenol Borisch Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Apply Now!
How this job compares
Set against the 966 open Buyer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$75–100K/yr461 salary ranges
- US median$29–35/hr109 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 30 open Buyer jobs in Michigan and 966 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Michigan
- Ford Motor Company7 open
- Whirlpool Corporation4 open
- Aston Carter2 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Buyer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (741 postings).
- Education
- 272 of the 966 open Buyer jobs (28%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
Prepare for this role
You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.


