Purchasing Specialist

Freudenberg Group • Howell, MI

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About The Position

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! Responsibilities: Create, modify, manage, and close purchase orders in SAP, including updating them with notes and follow‑up actions while collaborating with Buyers on corrective actions and replacements. Execute stock transfers between plants and storage locations. Monitor and follow up on late deliveries, coordinate with receiving teams. Run and export SAP PO reports (late orders, confirmations, open orders, resolve PO discrepancies) and consumption analysis. Review inventory and consumption; update reorder points, lead times, storage locations, rounding values, minimum order quantities, Incoterms, and buyer codes via spreadsheet. Submit vendor contact/email changes via MDM forms Coordinate returns for non-conforming or overstocked materials; arrange logistics and track to credit/no-charge replacement. Participate in shortage/hot-list meetings; escalate sourcing needs to Buyers. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science or a related field preferred; 2-3 years of experience as a Buyer in lieu of degree ERP Experience; SAP Knowledge preferred Knowledge of chemicals Computer skills including word, excel, and databases Ability to work under pressure. Good organization skills and able to switch priorities quickly. The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Chem-Trend Limited Partnership Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications. Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science or a related field preferred; 2-3 years of experience as a Buyer in lieu of degree
• ERP Experience; SAP Knowledge preferred
• Knowledge of chemicals
• Computer skills including word, excel, and databases
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good organization skills and able to switch priorities quickly.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, manage, and close purchase orders in SAP, including updating them with notes and follow‑up actions while collaborating with Buyers on corrective actions and replacements.
• Execute stock transfers between plants and storage locations.
• Monitor and follow up on late deliveries, coordinate with receiving teams.
• Run and export SAP PO reports (late orders, confirmations, open orders, resolve PO discrepancies) and consumption analysis.
• Review inventory and consumption; update reorder points, lead times, storage locations, rounding values, minimum order quantities, Incoterms, and buyer codes via spreadsheet.
• Submit vendor contact/email changes via MDM forms
• Coordinate returns for non-conforming or overstocked materials; arrange logistics and track to credit/no-charge replacement.
• Participate in shortage/hot-list meetings; escalate sourcing needs to Buyers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level