Buyer Purchasing (supply chain/logistics/manufacturing)..

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.
Reporting to the Production Control Manager, this person will be responsible for driving the advancement of supply chain processes and the daily activities of our material replenishment systems to meet customer demands. The Buyer I is the plant's subject matter expert who will facilitate supplier and product qualifications. Support on-time customer delivery and meet inventory turn objectives.
Takes ownership and actively maintains proper order processing, inclusive of DoA, GL accuracy, and data entry.
Outlines MRO purchasing activities for execution by the team.
Resolve issues by performing a root cause analysis and implement a solution/preventative action plan.
Collaborates and maintains open communication channels 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.
Streamlines processes, improves raw material cycle times, and oversees supplier managed inventories.
Manages Ad hoc projects and reports to support the development and implementation of MRP systems; manage the databases associated with the procurement modules.
Bachelor's degree preferred in a business discipline or combination of experience and education.
Procurement/Supply Chain negotiating experience in an industrial environment required.
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.
Demonstrate proficiency in time and project management.
Have basic understanding of physical construction of our products, MRP program, BOM structures, purchasing system, work order system, JDE etc.
Run MRP and place orders for STANDARD stock and non-stock orders with little support (PO's will still be reviewed by DOA, non-standard items will require more time).

Establish RFQ system, develop new suppliers, quantify $ saved on a monthly / quarterly basis by negotiating better deals, developing alternate suppliers, and performing buy make analysis.

Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.
Medical, vision, and dental insurance

• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law