Aftermarket Buyer

Location:

Holland, Michigan, United States

Job ID:

R0128033

Date Posted:

2026-04-28

Company Name:

J.R. AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity: 

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to get stronger across North America, Europe, and Asia. Join us as Aftermarket Buyer in Holland, MI as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.  

Location Type: This is a full-time position based onsite in Holland, MI.

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages, medical benefits starting your first day, and paid parental leave

• Opportunity to work on customized, 1-of-1 automation projects

• A collaborative, engineering-driven environment

• Career growth and skill development opportunities

• A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter

• Work with cutting edge and innovative technologies

Role Overview

The Aftermarket Buyer is responsible for purchasing direct materials aligned with project requirements and corporate supply chain strategy, ensuring timely delivery, accurate documentation, and strong supplier performance. The position partners closely with internal teams and suppliers to manage negotiations, resolve discrepancies, optimize working capital, and support cost savings initiatives. It also plays a leadership role by mentoring associate buyers and collaborating across business units to drive consistent processes and best-in-class procurement practices.

How You���ll Make an Impact:

• Purchasing of direct material from project bills of material in a manner that is consistent with Supply Chain Management and JR corporate strategy.

• Communicates with internal personnel regarding timing of material delivery, payment terms, and product discrepancies.

• Assists with expediting material when necessary.

• Enter purchase orders into purchasing system(s) as needed. Ensures proper documentation of supplier and purchasing related material, both paper, digital, and in Ops Manager and Baan and any other tools as required by JR.

• Assists with correcting discrepant supplier invoices and packing slips when necessary.

• Interacts with suppliers, team members, and internal customers in a manner that is distinguished by a high level of professionalism and ethics.

• Works to help achieve departmental and business unit goals, with a strong emphasis on working capital management, supplier on time delivery and material cost savings and avoidance.

• Assists in maintaining positive supplier relationships.

• Negotiating pricing, payment terms, delivery, and other items as necessary with suppliers.

• Mentor Associate Buyers to ensure they are following other JR processes and procedures.

• Work closely with Commodity/Strategic Purchasing Team to ensure each business unit is achieving the best possible value available from the supply base.

• Work with Supply Chain Management team members from other business units to ensure common processes, procedures and best practices are shared and implemented as appropriate.

• Any other work as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager from time to time.

Note: This list of responsibilities is inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You’ll Bring:

• 4 or more years in a business environment with 2 years of purchasing experience preferred.

• Bachelor’s Degree, ideally in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business preferred.

• Related certifications such as a Procurement Professional preferred.

• 5+ years of purchasing experience.

• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or projects environment is preferred.

• 2- 3 Years of experience with SAP and Blanket Purchase Order with releases highly desirable with a strong knowledge of SAP and ED

Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent ben