Buyer I

About the Role

Atkore is seeking a Buyer I to be based out of Houston, TX. Reporting to the Production Control Manager, this role will drive the advancement of supply chain processes and the daily activities of material replenishment systems to meet customer demands. The Buyer I will lead tactical efforts towards achieving Strategic Plan objectives, with a strong emphasis on cost reduction. This role also serves as the plant’s subject matter expert for facilitating supplier and product qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Support on-time customer delivery and meet inventory turn objectives.
• Solicit competitive proposals, evaluate RFQs, prepare sourcing recommendations, create purchase orders, facilitate changes, and expedite POs.
• Reconcile pending invoices and update master file records as needed.
• Take ownership and actively maintain proper order processing, inclusive of DoA, GL accuracy, and data entry.
• Participate in strategic sourcing decisions to achieve corporate goals and objectives.
• Outline MRO purchasing activities for execution by the team.
• Resolve issues by performing a root cause analysis and implement a solution/preventative action plan.
• Collaborate and maintain open communication with plant personnel/departments including Quality, Logistics, Finance, and Manufacturing to obtain the best pricings, quality, service, and delivery.
• Develop and monitor standard costs for raw materials.
• Streamline processes, improve raw material cycle times, and oversee supplier managed inventories.
• Manage ad hoc projects and reports to support the development and implementation of MRP systems; manage the databases associated with the procurement modules.
• Embrace and foster an environment that supports Atkore's core values: Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficient with MS OS and general purchasing software solutions.
• Experience with JDE/Oracle strongly preferred.
• Experience with inventory control programs and a working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a business discipline or combination of experience and education.
• <1 year procurement experience required.
• Procurement/Supply Chain negotiating experience in an industrial environment required.
• Strong practical skills within a Lean manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in time and project management.
• Ability to work in a team environment and as an individual contributor.
• Demonstrate Atkore Core Values – Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States continuously for the duration of employment without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.