Senior Buyer: Global Sourcing & Supply Chain Leader

Atkore International; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Atkore International is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead purchasing for the CRC Strategic Business Unit from our Hobart, IN facility. You will negotiate international and domestic supply agreements, manage RFQs, issue POs, and drive cost optimization while ensuring DOH and service levels.

Responsibilities span supplier management, contract negotiations, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to meet KPI targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain management, Operations, or Manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Excel; SQL knowledge preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential domestic and international suppliers.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct supplier audits and performance evaluations.
• Develop and manage supplier performance and scorecard systems.
• Develop purchasing strategies to mitigate risk within current supply chain.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with domestic and international suppliers.
• Draft and implement strategic sourcing supply agreements ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Resolve disputes or discrepancies in contracts and transactions.
• Analyze global market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Monitor commodity pricing and supply chain dynamics affecting total landed cost.
• Drive improvements in top spend categories to support supply chain productivity goals.
• Perform Make vs. Buy analysis evaluating costs, benefits, and risks.
• Coordinate with logistics teams to ensure efficient import processes and costs.
• Ensure adherence to international trade regulations, including customs compliance, documentation, and country-specific laws.
• Stay updated on changes in trade agreements, tariffs, and international sourcing policies for risk mitigation to cost and service.

Skills

Excel proficiency

SQL queries

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Lean/Kaizen mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

SQL servers/databases

Access databases

Job description

Atkore International is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead purchasing for the CRC Strategic Business Unit from our Hobart, IN facility. You will negotiate international and domestic supply agreements, manage RFQs, issue POs, and drive cost optimization while ensuring DOH and service levels.

Responsibilities span supplier management, contract negotiations, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to meet KPI targets.