Position Overview

Company Overview

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of “shaping a sustainable world together,” we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

Position Overview

The Novelis North America Metal team, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is seeking a Metal Buyer. The successful candidate must be capable of communicating effectively and frequently with all levels of suppliers and plant management in performance of their responsibilities. Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to negotiate, is a critical success factor. In addition, organizational and time management skills. The candidate must possess strong analytical skills for effective budgeting and cost analysis for scrap tolling. The incumbent must be a self-starter and capable of making decisions.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Efficiently negotiate the efficient procurement of commodities and services
• Develop and maintain cost analysis for purchased inputs
• Inventory management
• Assist with supplier & internal customer invoice issues, concerns relating to deliveries, stock status
• Data Collection for commodities, plant or corporate procurement initiatives as required
• Maintain Department Statistics / Metrics Reports, SQD & TS Certification documentation, and Supplier score cards as developed.
• Scanning and administrative activities
• Promote EHS policy, implement the EHS management system and ensure continual improvement of EHS performance in day to day operations.
• Expedite procurement / open orders
• Support Novelis SQRM and Sustainability initiatives
• Adopt and promote the Novelis cultural beliefs of Do It Right, Say Anything, Own It!, Get Focused and Win Together

Minimum qualifications

• Proven 2-5 years in the purchasing field
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Business, or related field
• Ability to establish objectives for reducing cost
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Outlook, and Excel)
• Self-starter with consistent track record in problem solving/resolution
• Some knowledge/exposure to Maintenance related MRO commodities
• Experience in SAP Procurement/Maintenance System's is preferred
• Experience in the following areas is required: Contractor and supplier development, scope of work review, value analysis, delivery and quality assurance, alternative material evaluation, price increase challenges, specification clarification, service contract development and management, maintaining adequate inventories of new materials/operating supplies, resolution of invoice and receipt discrepancies, disposal of the surplus material and equipment, general business engineering analysis of projects, preparation of data and reports

What We Offer:

Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry benefits:

• Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Treatment, Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support
• Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of mental health, family life, and career and financial guidance
• Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities, wellness spending account, programs for building healthy habits, virtual physical therapy for joint, back, and pelvic health, health management programs and more.
• Diabetes Management Program
• Pet insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• PerkSpot Discount Program
• Tuition assistance and career development programs

This role offers a hybrid schedule. Our hybrid approach is designed to foster employee work-life balance and powers connection, collaboration, and a sense of community among our teams.

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Location Profile

Novelis’ Global Corporate Headquarters is located in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta Georgia and employs approximately 250 people. It is co-located with Novelis’ North America regional office which employs approximately 225 people. Supporting its 24 operations worldwide Novelis’ corporate office is home to the executive leadership team and global functions that support the automotive beverage can and high-end specialties value streams. The City of Atlanta provides a diverse and family-friendly place to live with countless museums cultural organizations and educational institutions including the Georgia Aquarium Woodruff Arts Center CNN Center Georgia Tech and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. In the Atlanta area Novelis has strong community partnerships with Atlanta Habitat for Humanity GeorgiaFIRST and Agape Youth and Family Center in addition to many local museums and community groups. 

Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training, are without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Disclaimer

We encourage all potential candidates to follow the protocols below and to be diligent when sharing any personal information:

• Check the job posting is live and valid via our careers page: https://www.novelis.com/careers/
• Verify any communication with us by contacting our talent team at interviews@novelis.com.