Sr. Buyer - Indirect Sourcing

Job Description

Job Description

Sr. Buyer - Indirect Sourcing

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 searching for a Sr. Buyer, Indirect Sourcing, to be based out of our corporate headquarter located in Harvey, IL. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Global Commodity, this role will be responsible for applying strategic sourcing expertise and will utilize a structured strategic sourcing process to manage assigned indirect categories (e.g., IT, MRO, facilities, professional services and other categories as assigned).

What you’ll do :

The Sr. Buyer, Indirect Sourcing, will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with key suppliers to drive value, ensure quality, and optimize cost efficiencies. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent negotiation skills and the ability to foster strong collaborative partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics, exceptional communication skills, and a track record of successful supplier management. This position advises and guides the business regarding the implementation and integration of strategic sourcing philosophies and techniques to meet the needs of our internal customers.

Additional responsibilities include :

• Leads supplier negotiations and contract lifecycle management while driving long-term strategic partnerships focused on innovation, market trends, and alignment with evolving business objectives.
• Identifies, evaluates, and onboards suppliers that meet company standards, while executing supplier relationship management practices including business reviews and ongoing engagement to ensure quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Develops and supports multi-year category strategies by analyzing spend data, conducting market intelligence, benchmarking supplier markets, and identifying cost drivers and innovation opportunities.
• Risk Management : Proactively assess and mitigate supply chain risks, including potential disruptions, compliance concerns, and supplier financial stability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with internal teams such as operations, corporate, and finance to ensure sourcing strategies align with overall business objectives.
• Executes sourcing strategies that drive cost savings, optimize specifications, and improve supplier performance through regular reviews, KPIs, and continuous improvement.
• Supports day-to-day purchasing activities, including creating purchase orders in JDE; experience using other ERP systems is acceptable.

What you'll bring :

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Atkore is a five-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a four-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!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $79,520 - $109,340. 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.

Benefits available include :

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.