Buyer

Job DescriptionTitle: BuyerDepartment: PurchasingReports To: Procurement LeaderPosition Location: GramercyFLSA Status: ExemptEffective Date: 10/1/25Job Summary/ObjectiveThe Buyer is responsible for facilitating and managing procurement activities for specific commodities and/or servicesLearn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.Essential FunctionsProviding internal customers with advice and support with execution of the full procurement process for requirementsSupporting the achievement of multiple organizational objectives and contribute to the planning and implementation of functional goals and delivery of procurement/sourcing requirementsPartnering with the Atalco Gramercy Operations Procurement leaders, Buyers, procurement and logistics employees and all functional leaders as appropriate to achieve Atalco's business goalsIncreasing the business' overall value by leading, influencing and guiding the development of "best in class" business process and support system.Implement sourcing/procurement strategies within areas of assigned responsibility to support corporate objectives and the organization's need for a diverse and globally competitive supply baseWork with key personnel to understand commodity and market data as required to monitor key raw materials, energy and business cost drivers, as well as provide recommendations and data required to make decisions on key projects, contracts and spendsApply principles of Cost Out, Reliability, & Effectiveness for site wide savings and business process improvements, working with area leadership to drive improvement in reliability and effectiveness in procurementEnsure compliance with all company policies, procedures and guidelines.Drive transformational change within his/her procurement responsibilities to help leverage spend and move the organization from being more transaction-based to process-based and data drivenAssist the procurement and logistics leadership team to fully leverage and optimize standardized procurement systems that ensure maximum savings & accurate and timely delivery of materials and products to support the business through proactive versus reactive processes and data driven decisionsActively ensure the organization embraces and adheres to the Company's core values of achieving results through integrity, leadership and respectEducation/Training Requirements2-5 years related procurement and/or equivalent business experience, preferably within a manufacturing/industrial environment. Bachelor level education in Business or related field, or equivalent experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment, and a demonstrated understanding of Purchasing and Supply Chain principles; logistics (domestic and/or international); inventory and warehouse management practices; project management and root cause analysis; contract law, UCC and legal terms & conditions; interpersonal skills in the areas of conflict resolution, change management, negotiations and effective listening and communications.Work AuthorizationThis role requires authorization to work in the United States. (Can specify if the company would sponsor H1-B for this role)Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.PI16bcb9eae33d-30134-38837407

Created: 2025-10-23