Strategic Buyer: On-site Cost Savings & Supplier Excellence

Atlas Copco; New Hudson (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of trust

Career growth

Innovation powered by people

Compensation and benefits

Well-being

Job summary

Atlas Copco North America LLC is seeking a Buyer to implement purchasing strategies, select vendors, assess capabilities, develop alternate sources, and evaluate vendor performance. You will report to the Purchasing Manager and work on-site in New Hudson, MI.

Responsibilities include evaluating requisitions, negotiating terms, developing RFQs, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost reductions. Requires 2+ years in purchasing, with knowledge of contracts, MS Office, and SYSPRO ERP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in 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 and conditions.
• Plan, develop, and buy: materials, parts, supplies.
• Develop and maintain request for quotes.
• Resolve contract issues and disputes.
• Manage supplier relationships.
• 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 and communicate with all levels of management.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Decision making

Communication skills

Project management

Data analysis

Drawings basics

MS Office

SYSPRO ERP

Commodity strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

Tools

SYSPRO ERP

Job description

Atlas Copco North America LLC is seeking a Buyer to implement purchasing strategies, select vendors, assess capabilities, develop alternate sources, and evaluate vendor performance. You will report to the Purchasing Manager and work on-site in New Hudson, MI.

Responsibilities include evaluating requisitions, negotiating terms, developing RFQs, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost reductions. Requires 2+ years in purchasing, with knowledge of contracts, MS Office, and SYSPRO ERP.