Procurement & Continuous Improvement Engineer

Precision Castparts; Princeton (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyman-Gordon, a premier manufacturer within Precision Castparts, seeks a Buyer to support operations at its Brighton, MI facility. You will issue RFQs, analyze pricing, and collaborate with suppliers to secure cost-effective materials and services.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of procurement experience in manufacturing, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with MS Office. Some travel (~10%) to meet suppliers is required.

Qualifications

• Procurement/buyer experience in manufacturing (3–5 years).
• Strong purchasing procedures knowledge and accountability.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; proficient MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute RFQs to qualified suppliers.
• Initiate and lead cost-saving initiatives.
• Work with suppliers and analyze pricing to find cost-effective solutions.
• Purchase services and supplies through approved requisitions and/or reports; utilize spot buys, consignment, and blanket purchase orders.
• All goods/services negotiated, processed, and expedited per operations requirements.
• Reconcile accounts payable weekly to ensure accurate receipts.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Wyman-Gordon, a premier manufacturer within Precision Castparts, seeks a Buyer to support operations at its Brighton, MI facility. You will issue RFQs, analyze pricing, and collaborate with suppliers to secure cost-effective materials and services.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of procurement experience in manufacturing, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with MS Office. Some travel (~10%) to meet suppliers is required.