What are the responsibilities and job description for the Non-Production Buyer position at GHSP?
As GHSP continues to grow and strengthen its global market presence, we are investing in the people, partnerships, and technologies that drive innovation across the automotive, transportation, and appliance industries. We are currently seeking an Indirect (Non-Production) Buyer to join our Purchasing team in Grand Haven, Michigan.
What You’ll DoThe Non-Production (Indirect) Buyer supports sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing activities for assigned commodities in support of operational objectives, product development, and manufacturing needs. Responsibilities include:
- Purchase indirect materials and services to support plant operations, including MRO supplies, tooling, safety supplies, office materials, and facility-related items.
- Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery and accurate system transactions.
- Work closely with maintenance, operations, engineering, and other departments to support daily plant needs.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels for assigned indirect materials and coordinate replenishment activities.
- Obtain supplier quotations and support cost savings initiatives through competitive sourcing and negotiation.
- Resolve supplier, delivery, invoicing, and receiving issues in a timely manner.
- Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, and ERP system data.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to purchasing processes, inventory management, and supplier performance.
- May travel to supplier locations and GHSP manufacturing facilities as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 2–4 years of purchasing, sourcing, supply chain, or related experience preferred.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred; automotive industry experience is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
- Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
What You’ll Get
Great people and great teams produce great outcomes for our customers and the communities where we do business. Joining the GHSP team, you’ll get:
- An opportunity to work with team members who are driven by our four core values:
- Earn Trust
- Learn By Doing
- Work Together
- Execute with Urgency and Purpose
- Family health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Clean, temperature-controlled environments
- Opportunity to grow your career at a company committed to looking internally to fill open roles
Diversity Statement
GHSP’s approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion starts with recognition that all employees have unique differences. This uniqueness creates strength if we embrace the lived experiences and help employees bring their authentic self to work every day. We want all employees to work in an environment that is safe, respected and empowering. As we welcome one another’s differences, we have an incredible opportunity to strengthen our company culture while continuing to foster innovative thinking.