Purchasing Coordinator - Contract

Purchasing Specialist - Contract - Kalamazoo, MI

DISHER is currently looking for a hybrid Purchasing Specialist based in Kalamazoo area to join our contract engineering team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in purchasing and procurement to manage and optimize supply chain processes for a medical device company based out of Kalamazoo, MI. You will also utilize your project management skills to lead and coordinate various procurement projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services.

• Review new part specifications and advise on procurement feasibility
• Perform payback analysis and other justifications to support purchasing and investment projects
• Improve and support new and existing procurement operations, methods, and processes for cost reduction, quality, and efficiency improvements
• Conduct studies in purchasing operations to maximize workflow
• Create cost comparisons and return on investment calculations to assist in supplier selection and purchasing decisions

• Experience working with medical device assembly, production, and various manufacturing processes such as injection molding, extrusion, or machining
• Previous experience within purchasing or procurement for manufacturing
• Exposure to project management and ability to autonomously operate in your role
• Ability to accurately forecast costs and needs before they arise

About DISHER:

DISHER is a nationally recognized engineering, manufacturing technology, and technical recruiting firm based in Zeeland, Michigan. Our diverse team of top talent comes alongside clients within multiple industries to solve their unique challenges. DISHER truly is a cool place to work. Our mission? To Make a Positive Difference with our customers, coworkers, and communities. Every day we strive to leave this world better than we found it. It is what motivates our caring team and unifies our culture.