Buyer 2

Precision Castparts Corp.; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan

120 hours paid time off per year

10 paid holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Buyer to source raw materials, parts, machinery, equipment, tools, and services for aerospace manufacturing.

You will analyze price trends, confer with suppliers, and assess supplier operations to secure lowest cost while meeting quality, reliability, and schedules. Key duties include reviewing and issuing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, maintaining records, coordinating supplier qualification, and supporting analysis for peers.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of procurement or related experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and supplier interfacing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review, coordinate, and prioritize procurement activities for parts, materials, and services.
• Troubleshoot supplier issues related to product, service, price, or delivery.
• Coordinate supplier qualification to drawings and specs.
• Prepare and review purchase orders; provide supplier status.
• Maintain orderly records and electronic filing systems.
• Design/modify procurement systems for items purchased; report performance metrics.

Skills

Procurement

Manufacturing

Procurement process

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

High School Diploma

AA degree

PA certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Syteline

Job description

The Buyer sources and purchases raw material, parts, machinery, equipment, tools, services, packaging materials, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization. Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up on orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. May prepare bid packages. May be asked to lead and provide secondary analysis to other Buyers.

Reporting Relationships:

The Buyerreports directly to the Program Management Manager.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review, coordinate, and prioritize procurement activities for company and program PO/requisitions for parts, raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and other goods
• Troubleshoot non-conforming suppliers on product, service, price, schedule, and/or quality issues
• Coordinate new supplier qualification to customer drawing and specification requirements
• Coordinate and provide make/buy data and determine procurement approach such as direct purchase or bid
• Prepare, review, and approve purchase orders; provide supplier status on POs as required
• Maintain orderly reports including electronic filing systems
• Review, troubleshoot, and design/modify manual and computerized procurement systems for items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance; maintain inventory reports including design and reporting of internal performance metrics to management as required
• Approve invoices for payment; may expedite delivery of goods to customers
• May occasionally perform special projects
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Experience:

• 2 to 4 years of experience in procurement or related support position or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred
• Experience in manufacturing environment
• Excellent knowledge of procurement process and customer/supplier interfacing principles
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite. Syteline is a plus)
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to communicate proactive solutions across functional areas and various levels of management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive communicator who can clearly articulate results and needs across all levels
• Able to establish and communicate clear priorities and to influence others to support and act on those priorities
• Attention to detail and organized
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines

Level of Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• AA and/or PA of America Certificate preferred

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 $81,000 to $105,000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company's bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter . 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.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.