Buyer I

Buyer I

Country

United States of America

State / County

New York

City

Niskayuna

Division

EPD

Company

E-One

Function

Supply Chain/ Purchasing

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

13426

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.

Job Description

The Buyer will executes the buy plan per MRP recommendations to support internal customers in a fast paced production environment. They will support requisitioned material requests as appropriate. The buyer will be responsible for acquiring, purchasing, and negotiating materials, equipment and supplies for requisitioned material. Negotiations with different vendors to obtain price quotations, prices, and delivery times, as well as reviewing and recommending changes to procurement processes and procedures where applicable. They will also oversee records and processes in the department to ensure accuracy and follow through, and controls annual purchases over $2.5 million.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports internal customers executing MRP buys, MR's as requested. Ensuring material delivers timely for production.

• Basic understanding of planning and ability to ensure system requests are valid.

• Ability to research or review history and apply or modify to future activities where needed.

• Manages incoming materials PO's to support production and Inventory level objectives.

• Manages MRP exceptions to support business objectives.

• Follows up on PO's with suppliers as needed - communicates exceptions/problems with Operations and production.

• Works collaboratively with team to solve problems, improve processes.

• Has continuous improvement approach.

• Supports safety and quality initiatives as needed.

• Complies with company SOX requirements.

• Contributes to cost reduction plans.

• Coordinates purchasing activities with other departments to ensure company objectives are adhered to, including but not limited to maintaining appropriate inventory levels, proper authorization of purchases, buy plans are accurate and account distribution is proper.

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business and Supply Chain preferred.

• Familiarity with ISO policies and procedures.

• Strong computer skills including: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Has the ability to read engineering drawings.

• Demonstrates efficient communication and negotiating skills.

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 $58,500 to $80,400 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 1X 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 be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.