Buyer – All Levels

Consumers Energy

. Procure goods and services from outside vendors to support field operations, capital projects, and maintenance .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeNovi • Michigan • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement and vendor management, with a strong focus on negotiation, material logistics, and inventory control. Proficient in developing long-term forecasts and collaborating across teams to ensure timely delivery for capital projects.

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Vendor ManagementNegotiation SkillsMaterial LogisticsInventory Control TechniquesSupply Chain Management

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Hard Skills

PurchasingMaterials PlanningLife Cycle Cost AnalysisAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationMulti-Tasking

Tools & Technologies

PeopleSoftMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Industry Keywords

Utility ExperienceVendor RelationshipsMaterial Requirements PlanningOrder Status CommunicationStrategic Vendor Events

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Procure goods and services from outside vendors to support field operations, capital projects, and maintenance
Coordinate material purchases for capital projects, maintenance, and inventory replenishment
Create, develop, and negotiate vendor incentive and penalty provisions
Coordinate and ensure timely deliveries between vendors and destinations
Communicate order status with internal stakeholders
Process purchase requisitions for materials and services
Review order points and inventory levels
Oversee and cultivate vendor relationships for assigned commodities
Research potential suppliers and vendors
Discuss defects and delivery problems with vendors and negotiate refunds when needed
Plan long-term material requirements based on future capital projects and recommend efficiency improvements
Determine quantities and required dates in PeopleSoft to support construction schedules
Provide and maintain material forecasts for vendors
Develop commodity knowledge to support vendor expansion, stocking levels, and alternative recommendations
Handle all aspects of vendor management for assigned commodities
Collaborate across company areas to ensure on-time delivery for construction projects
Coordinate alliance meetings and strategic events for critical vendors
Develop long-term forecasts based on capital projects with Supply Chain Manager(s)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education
Associate level: No specific experience required
Intermediate level: Minimum two (2) years of experience in purchasing or related function
Senior level: Minimum of six (6) years of experience in purchasing, materials planning, or related function
Eight (8) years of related experience preferred
Experience with negotiation, material logistics, inventory control techniques, and life cycle cost analysis
Utility experience preferred
Sound analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to multi-task and support concurrent requirements for different business units
Ability to work with technical counterparts and broad business units for issue resolution and evaluation and mitigation of risks
Effective verbal and written communication with superiors and internal and external individuals
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer
ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry-leading compensation
Benefits
Opportunities to channel your energy into solutions
Culture of belonging where every voice is valued and differences are celebrated
Opportunity to thrive