Description
Buyer II
Who we are:
Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers,
shareholders, and communities are building better together - a future
focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.
With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore
is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.
Who we are looking for:
We are currently looking for a Buyer II to be based out of Pueblo, Colorado.
Reporting to the Plant Manager, this person will be responsible for the
timely placement of cost-effective purchase orders and delivery of materials
to meet customer and production order requirements as well as maintain stock
inventory levels within approved guidelines.
The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent. Five years
of previous purchasing experience or experience in similar role is preferred.
Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.
What you'll do:
Research, evaluate, and recommend specifications for issuing purchase
orders to suppliers through requisition. Conducting research to ascertain the
best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and
quality.
Responsible for purchase order placement accuracy and optimum delivery and
pricing following company processes and policies.
Forecast likely levels of inventory/demand for services and products to meet
the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels to maximize
business efficiency.
Forecast requirements and order products and services to meet sales and
production demands.
Attend internal production update meetings and work with schedules, and
procurement needs and/or advise if any purchasing issues might jeopardize
production
Meet with vendors to negotiate improved pricing, product quality, and
negotiate purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company
procedures and policies.
Participate in the development of specifications for services, equipment,
products, supplies, or substitute. Evaluating bids and making
recommendations based on commercial and technical factors.
Act as liaison between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal
departments and management; building and maintaining good relationships.
Ensure an excellent working climate while facilitating operational excellence.
Keep contract files and use them as reference for the future.
Ensure close monitoring of residual materials inventories and ensures
compliance with environmental regulations for storage and disposal.
Contribute to the development of the organization's purchasing strategy.
Prepare and present reports and statistics as needed. Provide information to
identify purchasing requirements, establish business plans and key
performance objectives, and report performance against plan and business
growth
What you'll bring:
High school diploma or equivalent. 5 years of purchasing experience in a
similar role is preferred.
Experience in a manufacturing environment (FIFO, Lean, Kaizen, 5S)
Inventory keeping and reporting experience.
General mechanical, electrical, industrial knowledge considered a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
Working knowledge of ERP / MRP systems an asset.
Administrative writing skills, organization, data entry skills, general
math Skills, financial software, analyzing information, attention to
detail, thoroughness
Good communication skills. Must have ability to communicate effectively,
both verbally and in writing.
Ability to think quickly and logically to ensure expedient and thorough
responses. Good negotiation skills.
Fully aware of the manufacturing process and its requirement for
"on-time-delivery". Ability to work to deadlines. Customer service focus.
Able to work under pressure. Team player. Self-motivated and reliable.
Willingness to learn. Capacity to seamlessly adapt to a fast
moving/changing nvironment
Within 3 months, you'll:
Complete immersion process
Acquire basic understanding and autonomy in business system (Synergytek)
Acquire general understanding of our manufacturing processes and basic
materials as well as main vendors
Be familiar with main purchasing reporting documents (rolling calendar,
budget calculator, raw material tracker)
Be familiar with month end process
Within 6 months, you'll:
Complete understanding of purchasing requirements and processes
Overall good understanding of business system and its various tools and
functions. (Synerygtek)
Able to maintain Budget calculator, rolling calendar and raw material
tracker reports and make inventory purchase recommendations
Able to complete the month end process and related reports
Within 12 months, you'll:
Autonomous in the purchasing role & responsibilities
Participate in a Kaizen exercise
Participate in standard costs review process
Participate in year-end exercise
Atkore is a four-time Great Place to Work certified company and a two-time Top
Workplaces USA award winner! We're committed to creating an engaged,
aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for
breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We
consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors
consistent with our core values.
Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!
This position pays $57,840 - $72,300