Continous Improvement Engineer

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Princeton (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) in the United States is seeking a Buyer to support operations across Wyman Gordon. The role focuses on timely procurement of supplies and services, RFQ management, and supplier collaboration to meet production needs.

Key responsibilities include cost-saving initiatives, supplier pricing analysis, and expediting orders while coordinating with operations to ensure smooth material flow. This position requires travel up to 10% and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of procurement/buyer experience in manufacturing
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Proficient in MS Excel and data analysis
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations
• Understanding of purchasing procedures and controls

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute RFQs to qualified suppliers
• Initiate and lead cost-saving initiatives
• Analyze pricing with suppliers to find cost-effective solutions
• Purchase all services and supplies through approved requisition processes
• Negotiate, process and expedite goods/services with operations requirements
• Reconcile A/P weekly to ensure receipts
• Enter all Purchase Orders into the system and maintain documentation
• Expedite and track orders as necessary
• Travel up to 10% to meet with suppliers

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Country

United States of America

State / County

Kentucky

City

Princeton

Division

Wyman Gordon

Company

Princeton

Function

Continuous Improvement

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

23652

Job Description

Wyman-Gordon is a premier manufacturer of nickel-based extruded powder alloys, serving critical military and commercial turbine applications worldwide. Based in Brighton, MI, our state-of-the-art facility features advanced vacuum-melt atomizers, specialized lathes, and comprehensive billet processing and certification equipment. As a growing, high-profit center within Precision Castparts Corporation (PCP)-a multi-billion-dollar diversified manufacturing leader, offers a stable, high-tech environment where employees can build long-term careers.

Buyer

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute RFQs to qualified suppliers


• Initiate and lead cost-saving initiatives


• Work with suppliers and analyze pricing in order to find cost effective solutions


• 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.


• All goods/services are negotiated, processed and expedited in conjunction with operations requirements.


• Reconcile A/P weekly to insure accurate/receipts.


• Enter all Purchase Orders into system and maintain files with backup information


• Expedite and track orders as necessary


• Up to 10% travel in order to meet with suppliers

Qualifications

• A minimum 3-5 years of procurement / buyer experience in a manufacturing setting


• Proven track record of accountability and achievement.


• Thorough knowledge of purchasing procedures and practices


• Excellent communication and negotiation skills


• Must have strong computer skill (MS Excel, Power Point, Word)

Additional Requirements

US Citizenship or Perm Residency is required due to government military contracts.

EEO Statement 1

Wyman Gordon is committed to hiring, promoting and transferring employees without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin (where a person was born), sex, age, ancestry (ethnic heritage), citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other reason prohibited by law. Decisions as to hiring, promoting or transferring employees should be based solely upon job-related qualifications.

EEO Statement 2

As an equal opportunity employer, Wyman Gordon is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 508-839-8004 for assistance.

EEO Statement 3

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.

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.

Important 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.