Buyer
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Country: United States
Category: Procurement/Supply Chain
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: July 13, 2026
Job ID: 649525
Job Description
Job Title: Buyer
Location: Detroit, MI
Contract: 10 Months
Remote/Onsite - Hybrid 3 days onsite
Pay: $35/hr - $40.79/hr (DOE)
The Planet Group is seeking a motivated Buyer to support procurement and supply chain activities. This role is responsible for purchasing materials, services, rentals, and contracted labor while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. The Buyer will work closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and supply chain teams to ensure timely delivery, contract compliance, and effective vendor management.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for purchasing materials, services, rentals and services per the Policies and Procedures of Supply Chain Management including appropriate Terms and Conditions and Insurance.
- Assures that appropriate documentation is secured to trigger payment for contracted labor and services for fixed price milestone payment contracts (SAP).
- Develops requests for proposals.
- Implements contracts and purchase orders, including change order management.
- Assures invoices are consistent with the commercial contract for contracted labor and services.
- Negotiates with vendors to expedite the manufacture and delivery of materials and services.
- Compiles, calculates, interprets data and issues reports using various computer systems.
- Supports client work activities and priorities.
- Responsible for the maintenance and filing of source documents.
- Resolves material quality issues.
- Process supplier prequalification documentation.
- Assist Category Manager and Buyer in the development of contracts and master service agreements.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Degree in Supply Chain Management (Preferred).
- 1-3 Years of purchasing experience.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of Computers.
- Ability to Negotiate.
EEO Statement
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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.
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About The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
