Commodity Buyer jobs in South Carolina

Our solutions are a key part of most industries - electronics, medical research, renewable energy, food production, infrastructure and many more. Working with us means working with the latest technologies and groundbreaking, sustainable innovations.

Join us on our journey for a better tomorrow.

The position will be responsible for selecting, developing and evaluating vendors/suppliers based on price, quality, logistics, capacity and performance; negotiating prices and terms with suppliers; and actively looking for ways to reduce costs while securing the best parts and services for the assembly of our products.

Responsibilities:

* Strategic purchasing of assigned commodities and coordinate with supply chain or quality for commodities such as supplier performance evaluation, value analysis, and serving as a primary liaison between internal and external stakeholders.

* Analyze Atlas Copco's product specifications and inventory needs in an effort to develop supply strategies for materials, achieve optimal costs, quality standards, and efficiency, as it is related to logistics, and delivery schedules.

* Procure parts and components for production needs in accordance with the Atlas Copco forecast and production plan, or related to the new product development projects.

* Develop suppliers to meet Atlas Copco standards based on the Business Code of Practice as it relates to safety, the environment and purchasing terms

* Develop a strong network of vendors who can deliver zero defect parts and components at competitive prices and ensure that such parts and components comply with Atlas Copco product engineering and product specifications.

* Evaluate existing and potential suppliers using Atlas Copco procedures and standards to determine the supplier's financial stability, technical capabilities, quality, logistics performance, and cost structure.

* Achieve targets in the area of yearly reduction of total cost.

* Consult with existing and possible new suppliers to offer suggestions on improvements regarding total cost to the internal stakeholder

* Negotiate prices and terms with vendors and when appropriate sign a supply agreement to cover mutual interests.

What you can expect from us?

• We offer amazing medical insurance benefits, maternity and paternity leave, Employee Assistance Programs, gym membership reimbursement, rewards for wellness checkups, and many more unbeatable benefits
• We have a generous vacation and paid holiday schedule
• You'll work in a state-of-the-art facility where you enjoy what you do
• We'll pay you one thousand five hundred dollars every time you refer a friend or family member that gets hired
• We offer educational assistance
• We have a self-service food market in our breakroom
• Our employees stay and grow within the company

Who we are:

Atlas Copco is a world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions. Customers benefit from our innovative compressors, vacuum solutions and air treatment systems, construction equipment, power tools and assembly systems.

We at Atlas Copco believe that there is always a better way. This spirit drives us to provide leading-edge technology, innovative and sustainable products, as well as best in best-in-class service to our customers around the globe.

That's where you come in - we believe our people make it happen. We provide a collaborative, inclusive, and flexible work environment along with competitive compensation and comprehensive wellness & benefits programs.

Start your journey today!

Power Technique North America LLC (PTNA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: PTNA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at PTNA are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. PTNA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PTNA encourages applicants of all ages.

Accessibility Notice: If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: acnacareers.hr@atlascopco.com or call 973-397-3400. Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

What we expect of you?

Experience Requirements:

* Demonstrated expertise in the areas of procurement systems and supply chain processes

* Demonstrated ability to negotiate prices and terms

* Ability to read blueprints is a plus

* 2 years of progressively responsible purchasing and materials control experience in a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge

* Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 and quality standards is a plus

* Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Powerpoint

* Experience working with mainframe systems such as BPCS and/or AS400 is a plus

Educational Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred, or Business, with two (2) years of progressively responsible purchasing and materials control experience in a manufacturing environment

Additional Requirements

* Occasional travel to visit existing or potential suppliers may be required.

* High-energy performer who is willing to put in the extra effort needed to meet the demands of the job

* Team player who works with others to resolve problems quickly.

* Well-organized and self-motivated

* Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.

City
Rock Hill

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