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Buyer

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC)

life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)

United States, Massachusetts, North Grafton

Jul 01, 2026

Country

United States of America

State / County

Massachusetts

City

North Grafton

Division

Metals

Company

Matec Instrument Companies

Function

Supply Chain/ Purchasing

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

22898

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Purchasing Lead will negotiate pricing and terms with vendors for the purchase of all materials, supplies, equipment and services used by Matec. This will involve coordinating with various departments to ensure adequate inventory is on hand to meet business needs while also maintaining controls to reduce excess stock and waste.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of
Negotiates with vendors most favorable pricing for goods and services while meeting the highest quality
Monitors purchase orders for accuracy and ensures materials are received on-time and distributed to the proper department on the manufacturing floor.
Establishes purchasing and inventory policies and ensures compliance; creates and standardizes processes and procedures for inventory
Administer online purchasing systems (ERP) and assure purchase orders and receipts are entered into the system accurately and
Maintain records of goods ordered and received, ensuring fulfillment of bill of material for individual
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute
Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material Work with various departments within the Company to ensure systems are in place to plan and order materials, services and supplies to fulfill demand.
Control purchasing department Works with accounting to establish account credit and terms
Establishes standards for quality control and ensures quantity is checked for accuracy; documents discrepancies and notifies accounting for required adjustment or
Arrange for disposal of surplus materials and manages the return and tracking of defective
Develop new supply sources where vendors are
Follows environmental and safety regulations and serves as a lead member of Matec's Safety

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s)

Adaptability - Able to easily move from one task to another where there could be conflicting priorities but never lose sight of the big Comfortable working in small groups or independently with little supervision
Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and
Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of
Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken
Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and
Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic
Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school): Preferred

Experience: 3 plus years of experience in purchasing

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office ERP

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $65,000.00 to $85,000.00 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

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.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.