Buyer II - RSC Networks

Description

Buyer II - RSC Networks

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 :

Reporting to the Sr. Commodity Manager, this person will primarily be responsible for the purchasing of indirect supplies and services and advancing relevant supply chain processes and material replenishment systems.

This role will be directly supporting the Atkore's Regional Service Center (RSC) networks. Furthermore, this role will lead all tactical efforts for strategic planning related objectives, which include leveraging the RSCs by implementing standardization, cost-reduction measures and supporting Project Milestone.

This person will be required to work in-office, out of our corporate headquarters in Harvey, IL.

What you'll do :

• Develop a partnership and process for the centralized procurement activities to support the regional service centers across North America.
• Create purchase orders and facilitate all changes and expedites; reconciles pending invoices and updates master file records in JDE or other ERP systems.
• Takes ownership and actively maintains proper order processing, inclusive of DOA, GL accuracy, and data entry.
• Participates in strategic sourcing decisions to achieve corporate goals and objectives.
• Act as liaison between commodity vendors, sales departments, demand planning, scheduling, and various operation departments to ensure timely delivery of quality products.
• Implement procurement best practices such as Economic Order Quantities and Just In Time material deliveries when necessary
• Facilitate meetings between company and vendor representatives to ensure open communication for all issues, including quality, delivery and cost when necessary.
• Participate in Kaizen and TPI events to support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.
• Ability to work with all departments including Quality, Logistics, Finance, and Manufacturing to obtain the best pricings, quality, service and delivery.
• Manages Ad hoc projects and reports to support the development and implementation of MRP systems; manage the databases associated with the procurement modules.

What you'll bring :

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have 5+ years of experience working in Operations, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain management.
• Must have 1-3 years of experience working with metal fabrication and / or purchasing.
• Experience working in lean manufacturing is preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel, Experience with JDE / Oracle strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and communication skills, the ability to write procedures, good training skills.
• Must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.
• Ability to work in a team environment and as an individual contributor.

Within 3 months, you'll :

• Complete your new hire "Immersion" so that you are ready to rock in your new role.
• Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders for this role.
• Have learned our systems and procedures.

Within 6 months, you'll :

• Understand the business well enough to own and drive operational activities with minimal internal support.
• Maintain and be accountable for KPI reporting while actively participating in Lean Daily Management activities.
• Have assumed ownership of targeted locations and accountable for performance expectations.

Within 12 months, you'll :

• Manage the onboarding of green field sites.
• Own and maintain master data for assigned locations.
• Be developing and driving best practices and demonstrating an ability to get results through influencing others.

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)