Buyer

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Purpose

Facilitates the timely purchase of supplies, services, and outside sub-contracting services for operations. Position is supportive to all areas of operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare and distribute bids to qualified vendors
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Purchase all services and supplies, including Factory Stores, through approved requisition and/or Factory Stores order report utilizing spot buy purchase orders and/or consignment and blanket purchase orders.
• Sub-Contracting services are negotiated, processed, and expedited in conjunction with operations requirements.
• Enter all Purchase Orders into system and maintain files with backup information
• Source and update vendors as required. Control and maintain vendor insurance certificates and hold harmless agreements.
• Follow up on all orders to ensure timely delivery and resolve any issues that arise.
• Maintain constant communication with the team and vendors to ensure smooth operations.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Monitor market trends and supplier performance to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Collaborate with internal departments to forecast demand and manage inventory levels effectively.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as relevant regulations and standards.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of purchasing experience within manufacturing organizations with a demonstrated track record of accountability and achievement.
• Strong contract experience, including the ability to handle multiple orders simultaneously.
• Thorough knowledge of purchasing procedures and practices, excellent communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong computer literacy with ability to manage multiple data bases, data entry skills and ability to search and pull-down data.
• Prior experience with ERP/MRP systems is desirable.
• Strong Excel/Microsoft Office skills essential.
• Ability to work in a faced past environment.
• Good time management skills.
• Flexibility to work after hours or weekends as needed
• Strong understanding of inventory forecasting.