Purchaser, Strategic Sourcing

Motrexllc; Alpharetta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Motrex in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Commodity Specialist to manage recyclable lead raw materials and metal supply for assigned plants, ensuring inventory levels and margins support plant operations. The role requires on-site presence, collaboration with suppliers, and ability to analyze reports (Tableau, Excel) to optimize sourcing, negotiate pricing, and support logistics.

New graduates welcome; bachelor’s in Business preferred; 2–3 years experience in materials functions; dynamic environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (preferred but not required) or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in materials functions (purchasing, inventory or production control) with some MRP experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective procurement.
• Coordinate lead raw material and premium metal purchases to maximize capacity and margins.
• Negotiate pricing on raw materials to maximize margins.
• Identify new sourcing opportunities through strategic planning and analysis.
• Coordinate with transportation to ensure timely inbound material delivery.
• Create and interpret reports (Tableau, Excel) to support decisions.
• Process POs and manage inventory to meet plant needs.
• Cross-train team members and back up colleagues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Overview

New Grads welcome to apply.

Achieve and retain the required market share of available recyclable raw material feed supply for assigned plants at margins adequate to optimize profit and utilize capacity available. Facilitate the implementation of a centralized strategic and tactical procurement structure with the Strategic Sourcing Group. Must also plan, forecast and maintain the required inventory and volume for assigned Recycling Facilities and Battery Plants while providing technical and logistical support to all customers.

The commodity specialist will report to the Director of Raw Materials Commodities.

This position requires you to be on-site daily in our Alpharetta, GA, facility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationship with all suppliers and customers, as well as potential suppliers and customers, in an efficient, professional and cost-effective manner.
• Coordinate recyclable lead raw material and premium metal procurements and customer requirements for maximizing operational capacity while achieving inventory turn goals and ensure continuity of operations.
• Negotiate pricing for all raw materials to maximize materials margins
• Identify new sourcing opportunities through effective strategic planning and analysis.
• Coordinate with transportation department and providers to ensure timely delivery of the inbound raw material delivery schedule
• Identify and isolate any problems regarding incoming material and initiate and implement the necessary corrective action required to correct the issue and prevent it from reoccurring.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations, materials being transported and company policy.
• Work collaboratively with different stakeholders: smelters, battery plants, suppliers, Finance & Logistics
• Ability to interpret reports to make decisions, and able to create new reports (Tableau, Excel) as required to enhance the business
• Process and reconcile Used Lead Acid Battery receipts
• Process POs
• Cross train, and act as a backup to Team members
• Find new sources of scrap material
• Additional responsibilities as neededto support the team and company goals.

Qualifications

Education, Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (preferred but not required) or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in one or a combination of materials functions
  • Purchasing, inventory or production control, etc. with at least some experience using an MRP system
  • Will consider new graduates

Competencies, Skills, Knowledge:

• Ability to organize and plan work flow
• High analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong MS Office (Excel) skills
• Ability to work with all levels of management from various functions and collaborate on strategy and solutions
• Must possess a high level of personal integrity, intelligence, determination and respect for others
• Commitment, drive and self-motivation
• Special projects as required
• Adaptability and positive reaction to business needs and evolving strategies
• Ability to work collaboratively within the Group
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
• Entrepreneurial spirit

Environment

• This position is performed in a professional office environment and requires regular onsite attendance. Employees primarily work at a desk using a computer, telephone, and other standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to communicate, remain in a stationary position for extended periods, and operate standard office equipment. Occasional movement throughout the office may be required. The position may occasionally require lifting or moving items weighing up to 10 pounds.

Travel, other requirements:

• Minimal travel required

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

EEO

Motrex is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

About Our Company

Motrex (motrexllc.com) provides services to industrial manufacturing and recycling businesses. We specialize in Finance and Accounting, Purchasing, EHS Compliance, Quality and Human Resource Management, as well as Information Technology. Our multi-functional approach enables us to exploit synergy potential and thus improve the competitiveness of our clients’ businesses.