What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Purchasing & Inventory Manager position at Atkore?
Sr. Purchasing & Inventory Manager
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 Sr. Purchasing & Inventory Manager to be based out of Dallas, TX. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, they will be responsible for leading the procurement function for the plastics BU (Nearly $500M worth of transactions).
What you’ll do:
- Actively oversee daily purchasing, to include plastic resin raw material procurement and delivery coordination to all plants
- Complete necessary internal commodity reporting and present commodity dashboard at bi-weekly meetings to corporate management team.
- Support company SIOP by being responsible for overall inventory management with continuous improvements through safe operating practices, product availability, waste reduction, cost-saving initiatives, and cultural breakthroughs
- Manage, and supervise senior buyers responsible for the supply chain and procurement of materials in support of production processes for both PVC and HDPE
- Manage the Cycle Count process and actively implement process improvements.
- Oversee the implementation of Atkore’s new ERP system for over 10 active locations
What you’ll bring:
- Bachelor’s in business or related field
- Certification for purchasing professional from the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) or equivalent.
- 7-10 years’ relevant working experience
- Experience in lean manufacturing or a business system-based company
- Proven knowledge of purchasing within an ERP system
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, both written and verbal
- Demonstrate and foster an environment that upholds the Atkore Core Values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence
Within 3 months, you’ll:
- Complete your Atkore Immersion Program
- Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s strategy
- Start meeting with major, strategic suppliers
- Start coordinating procurement and delivery of resins to 7 manufacturing plants located throughout the country.
Within 6 months, you’ll:
- Own Commercial Metric reporting and process improvement
- Create and modify standardized work and ensure consistent application by all team members
- Staff and hire a team of buyers for every commodity in the plastics space
Within 12 months, you’ll:
- Have meaningful performance conversations with your direct reports
- Coordinate with corporate procurement departments to assure consistency and following of best practices.
- Take on Cycle Counting and Yearly Inventory responsibility to improve material efficiency
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 $127,680 - $175,560. 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:
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Any leave required under federal, state, or local law
Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.
Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.
Salary : $127,680 - $175,560
