Lean Procurement Associate - Buyer I (Houston)

Atkore International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkore International in Houston seeks a Buyer I to drive procurement activities and sustain supply chain operations. The role emphasizes MRP system support, supplier qualification, and cost reduction strategies to meet customer demand.

You will coordinate with production control and other departments to optimize inventory, negotiate favorable terms, and maintain accurate records. A lean background and strong communication are highly valued for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in a business discipline or combination of experience and education.
• <1 year procurement experience required.
• Procurement/Supply Chain negotiating experience in an industrial environment required.
• Proficient with MS OS and general purchasing software solutions. Experience with JDE/Oracle strongly preferred.
• Experience with inventory control programs and a working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Strong practical skills within a Lean manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in time and project management.
• Ability to work in a team environment and as an individual contributor.
• Demonstrate Atkore Core Values - Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence

Responsibilities

• Support on-time customer delivery and meet inventory turn objectives.
• Solicits competitive proposals, evaluates RFQs, prepares sourcing recommendations, creates purchase orders, facilitates changes and expedites POs.
• Reconciles pending invoices and updates master file records as needed.
• 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.
• Outlines MRO purchasing activities for execution by the team.
• Resolve issues by performing a root cause analysis and implement a solution/preventative action plan.
• Collaborates and maintains open communication channels with plant personnel/departments including Quality, Logistics, Finance, and Manufacturing to obtain the best pricings, quality, service and delivery.
• Develop and monitor standard costs for raw materials.
• Streamlines processes, improves raw material cycle times, and oversees supplier managed inventories.
• Manages Ad hoc projects and reports to support the development and implementation of MRP systems; manage the databases associated with the procurement modules.
• Embrace and foster and environment that supports our core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Lean manufacturing

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in business

Tools

JDE/Oracle

MS OS / Purchasing software

Job description

Atkore International in Houston seeks a Buyer I to drive procurement activities and sustain supply chain operations. The role emphasizes MRP system support, supplier qualification, and cost reduction strategies to meet customer demand.

You will coordinate with production control and other departments to optimize inventory, negotiate favorable terms, and maintain accurate records. A lean background and strong communication are highly valued for success in this position.