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Job Description

Buyer

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 Buyer Coordinator to be based in Wayne Michigan. Reporting to Materials Manager. This role will involve working cross-functionally, supporting both the manufacturing floor and office operations. The ideal candidate will balance hands-on responsibilities in the production environment with administrative, planning, or strategic tasks in the office setting, collaborating with multiple teams to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement.

What you’ll do :

Responds to both routine and non-routine inquiries, handling tasks related to the setup, verification, and management of Outside Service Provider material levels.
Continuously evaluates the shipping process to identify opportunities for improving cost efficiency, operational performance, and customer satisfaction.
Monitors Outside Processing shipments to ensure accurate stock counts.
Collaborates closely with shop management, suppliers, and carriers to ensure timely and accurate inbound and outbound deliveries

What you’ll bring :

1-3 years of experience as a Direct Materials Buyer for Manufacturing operations

AS400 and / or Oracle JD Edwards MRP systems experience a plus

Strong vendor relationship management skills

Strong Microsoft Office competency

Adaptability to changing business demands

Strong Communication Skills

Familiarity with forecasting, lead times, safety stock, cycle counting, inventory management, and using an ERP system to assess needs / issue PO’s

A personal dedication to Atkore’s foundational values – 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

Gain an understanding of your team.

Gain an understanding of the processes and results the team is expected to deliver

Learn and use the tools and systems needed to effectively perform your job functions

Assess your personal training needs and communicate those needs to you Manager

Within 6 months, you’ll :

Develop a solid rapport with key vendors

Embark upon any additional training required for your role.

Hone your skills as it relates to the tools and systems you use in your daily role

Participate in Continuous Improvement activities related to Plant Operations

Within 12 months, you’ll :

Be capable of training for a Buyer role

Begin to assess any desired development roles

Have meaningful performance conversations with your manager

Be able to resolve any Purchasing related issues quickly and safely

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!

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