Buyer 2

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

Benefits offered by this job

120 hours PTO

10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Buyer to source raw materials, parts, equipment, and services essential for operations. The role involves analyzing price trends, negotiating with suppliers, and maintaining records.

You will support bid processes and may lead junior buyers, reporting to the Program Management Manager. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in procurement, experience in manufacturing, and strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Understanding procurement processes and interfacing with customers and suppliers.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Review and prioritize procurement activities for parts, raw materials, equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Coordinate supplier qualification to customer drawings and specs.
• Prepare, review, and approve purchase orders; track supplier status.
• Assist in making/buy decisions and manage procurement systems to track costs and delivery.
• Lead or support special projects as needed.

Skills

Procurement process

Vendor management

MS Office

Syteline

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AA or PA certificate preferred

Tools

Syteline

Job description

Country

United States of America

State / County

Washington

City

Woodinville

Division

EPD

Company

University Swaging

Function

Supply Chain/ Purchasing

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

24004

Job Description

Position Summary: 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 Buyer reports 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
• Strong customer service 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

Employment Equity

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.

Compensation and Benefits

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.

National Security Requirements

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.

Recruitment Note

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.