Buyer

Atlas Copco Group; New Hudson (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of trust and accountability

Lifelong learning and career growth

Innovation powered by people

Comprehensive compensation andBenefits

Health and well-being

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group in New Hudson, MI, is seeking a Buyer to implement purchasing strategies, evaluate vendors, and manage supplier performance. The role reports to the Purchasing Manager and involves negotiation, RFQ development, and cross-functional collaboration.

We value diverse experiences and require a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in purchasing; Category Management experience is preferred. This on-site position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, finance, engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of work experience in a purchasing department or closely related field.
• 1+ year of experience in Category Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate purchase requisitions, negotiate prices on products and services, and issue purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms.
• Plan, develop, and buy materials, parts, supplies.
• Develop and maintain request for quotes.
• Resolve contract issues and disputes.
• Research and report commodity changes and trends.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead cost reduction initiatives.
• Manage cross-functional relationships with Operations, Accounting, Finance, Legal, and Planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Prioritization & decision-making

Verbal & written communication

Multi-tasking & project management

Data organization & presentations

Technical drawing basics

Microsoft Office

MRP/ERP systems SYSPRO

Commodity strategies & cost models

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, finance, engineering, or related field

2+ years in purchasing or related field

1+ year in Category Management (preferred)

Tools

SYSPRO ERP

Job description

As a Buyer, you are responsible for implementing purchasing strategies including selecting vendors, assessing vendor capabilities, developing alternate sources, and evaluating vendor performance. You will report to the Purchasing Manager.

You will

• Evaluate purchase requisitions, negotiate prices on products and services, and issues purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms and conditions.
• Responsible for planning, developing, and buying: materials, parts, supplies.
• Develop and maintain request for quotes.
• Resolve contract issues and disputes.
• Research and report commodity changes and trends.
• Maintain approved supplier and qualified bidders records.
• Monitor supplier performance and responsiveness for cost, quality and delivery.
• Identify and lead cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage cross-functional relationships. Professionally communicate and interact with all levels of management both inside and outside of Procurement including the Operations, Accounting, Finance, Legal, and Planning departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

To succeed, you will need

We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• Experience with contract negotiations including pricing, terms and conditions, and policies regarding purchasing.
• Ability to analyze situations set/adjust priorities and use sound decision-making skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated multi-tasking and project management skills.
• Ability to organize data and make presentations to support the decision making process.
• Ability to understand the basics of drawings for specific parts utilized. Excellent analytical skills.
• Computer literacy with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems, namely SYSPRO.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply commodity strategies and cost models.

EDUCATION OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent directly related work experience in business, finance, engineering, or other related field.
• 2+ years of work experience in a purchasing department or closely related field.
• 1+ year of experience in Category Management, preferred.

This position is in an office environment with occasional movement around a manufacturing facility required

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office inNew Hudson, United States (US). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Information at a Glance

Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long-term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future-proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.

Visit the Atlas Copco website