Buyer – Supply Chain

Assistance Technique Internationale; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Assistance Technique Internationale (ATI) in Millersburg, Oregon is seeking a Buyer to support procurement for all operations. This role focuses on processing service agreements, purchase requisitions, supplier negotiations, and inventory management to keep production running smoothly.

You will collaborate across departments, drive cost savings, and own procurement processes with strong communication, attention to detail, and continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Attention to detail and accuracy in procurement
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Experience with service agreements and purchasing requisitions is a plus
• Willingness to learn ATI processes quickly
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset and ownership of processes

Responsibilities

• Review and process daily service agreements and purchase requisitions with timely internal service.
• Participate in supplier negotiations, prepare bidding documents, and discuss pricing/terms/freight.
• Build relationships with suppliers and track benchmark evaluation measures.
• Manage inventory to maximize VMI/consignment and minimize on-hand inventory.
• Coordinate with departments to anticipate needs and avoid line stops.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Self-motivated

Job description

Proven to Perform.
From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform — and so is our team. We’re hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.

ATI is seeking a Buyer to join our Millersburg, Oregon facility. We are a manufacturer of technically advanced specialty materials and complex components. Our products support diverse markets and industries such as aerospace. defense, oil & gas, electrical energy, medical, automotive, and other industrial markets. This is a day shift position and will typically work on site Monday — Friday. You will report to the Supply Chain Senior Manager.

The Buyer is responsible for supporting and strategically directing the procurement of supplies and services necessary for all operations at Specialty Alloys & Components. This role is intended to help create, document, and deploy best supply chain practices in a production environment. You will need to be comfortable processing purchase orders, managing service agreements, working with internal customers and external suppliers.

In order to be successful, you will have to quickly learn ATI’s processes, have exceptional communication skills (verbal and written), and not be afraid to take ownership of processes. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, a continuous improvement mindset, and being a driven self-starter are included in the skillset of a successful Buyer.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review and process daily service agreements and purchase requisitions with a focus on providing consistent internal customer service; timeliness response to requests; assist requesting parties with researched information and alternatives, as required.
• Participate in service agreement supplier negotiations with approved vendors, prepare bidding documents, and discuss pricing, payment terms and freight arrangements. Work with ATI corporate on consolidating contracts and service efforts across ATI.
• Partner with approved suppliers; develop relationships to support the procurement process. Report and track supplier benchmark evaluation measures and processes for services and supplies.
• Manage inventory to ensure we maximize VMI, consignment, point of use and other strategies to minimize our inventory on hand and maximize our positive cash position.
• Work to support processes in coordination with all departments.
• Drive cost savings initiatives.
• Coordinates with other departments to anticipate and acquire goods of relevant quality and quantity to avoid line stops.
• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with personnel, users, vendors to determine source of conflict and implement an acceptable solution.

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