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 environment

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

Applications accepted through July 5, 2024. Apply at www.atkore.com/careers

By joining Atkore-Pueblo, you can expect competitive pay, paid holidays, vacation accrual upon hire, as well as a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k) after 30 days of continuous employment.