Senior Buyer

Atkore•Merrillville, IN

3d•$81,120 - $111,540•Onsite

About The Position

Atkore is seeking a Senior Buyer for its Hobart, Indiana facility. Reporting to the Senior Manager - Supply Planning, this role oversees purchasing activities in support of the Corrosion Resistant Conduit (CRC) Strategic Business Unit. The Senior Buyer negotiates domestic and international supply agreements, solicits complex RFQs, prepares and processes purchase orders, supports Stagegate project management, resolves commercial discrepancies, and manages supplier relationships in accordance with purchasing strategies. The role also develops and improves processes and tools to support timely, accurate purchasing and improve days on hand (DOH) and service levels. Cross-functional communication and teamwork help align processes with plant KPIs. The position focuses on improving material purchase prices and supplier reliability while reducing lead times. Responsibilities span supplier sourcing and performance, contracting and negotiation, market and cost analysis, logistics and trade compliance, procurement process optimization, and collaboration with operations, finance, quality, inventory planning, and other teams. The Senior Buyer also supports new product development, production scheduling, continuous improvement, and Atkore Business System initiatives. In the first three months, the new hire is expected to complete new-hire immersion, build stakeholder relationships, and learn the systems and procedures. Within six months, the role is expected to independently drive operational activities, maintain KPI reporting, participate in Lean Daily Management, and take ownership of targeted locations. Within twelve months, the Senior Buyer is expected to manage onboarding of greenfield sites, maintain assigned-location master data, and drive best practices and results through influence. Atkore describes itself as a provider of electrical, safety, and infrastructure solutions, with a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities. It emphasizes a collaborative culture and its core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork, and Accountability. The stated good-faith pay estimate is $81,120–$111,540; placement depends on factors including competencies, education, qualifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel, and business needs. Other compensation may include overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field.
At least five years of experience in supply chain management, operations, or manufacturing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to write procedures and provide training.
Ability to work in a team environment and as an individual contributor.
Commitment to fostering an environment that supports Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork, and Accountability.

Nice To Haves

Experience using database access tools, including SQL queries, is strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of Lean, 5S, Kaizen events, and Gemba boards is preferred.
Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies and problem-solving skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Identify and evaluate potential domestic and international suppliers.
Develop and maintain supplier relationships focused on quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Conduct supplier audits and performance evaluations; develop and manage supplier performance and scorecard systems.
Develop purchasing strategies to mitigate supply-chain risk.
Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with domestic and international suppliers.
Draft and implement strategic sourcing agreements aligned with company goals; resolve contract and transaction disputes or discrepancies.
Analyze global market trends, currency exchange rates, tariffs, customs duties, commodity pricing, and supply-chain dynamics to identify savings and manage risk and total landed cost.
Drive improvements in top-spend categories and perform Make vs. Buy analyses, evaluating and presenting costs, benefits, and risks.
Coordinate with logistics teams on efficient import processes and costs, and ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs documentation, and country-specific laws.
Monitor changes in trade agreements, tariffs, and international sourcing policies.
Analyze procurement processes and implement improvements and procurement best practices, including economic order quantities, stocking agreements, and Kanban deliveries.
Develop sourcing-strategy metrics and KPIs; support initiatives to reduce lead times and improve supply-chain resilience.
Participate in and lead Kaizen events supporting continuous improvement and Atkore Business System initiatives.
Work with operations, finance, and quality assurance to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
Contribute to the SBU’s new-product-development Stagegate process.
Coordinate with finished-goods inventory planning teams to align material supply with stocking requirements while optimizing inventory days on hand.
Coordinate with operations and value stream managers to maintain material flow as demand profiles and schedules change, while controlling stocking levels.
Assist the Fiberglass SBU with special projects, such as finding domestic sources for conduit bodies and molded fittings.
Support the Hobart production scheduler by analyzing demand, production capacity, and inventory to balance labor, materials, and machinery against customer delivery deadlines.
Serve as the business’s “Black Dot Owner” for the SDP initiative on stocking attainment and DOH reduction.
Complete new-hire immersion, establish stakeholder relationships, and learn company systems and procedures.
Assume ownership of targeted locations, maintain KPI reporting, and participate in Lean Daily Management activities.
Manage onboarding of greenfield sites and own and maintain master data for assigned locations.
Develop and drive best practices and achieve results through influencing others.