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Country United States of America State / County Oregon City Clackamas Division Structurals Company Structurals Division Function Supply Chain / Purchasing Workplace Type On-Site Position type Full Time Opportunity ID

19367

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

PURPOSE :

Acts as agent of the company in the purchase of supplies, materials, equipment and services for plants within the company. Procurement may include high value items, long term contracts, items customized to meet company specifications, or other items of a specialized nature. This activity must be conducted within Procurement and Company policies and procedures to meet or exceed plant quality and production goals in a timely manner at the least overall use cost. Requires additional independent and judgmental responsibilities exceeding those of a Buyer position. Must be a self-starter, possessing a high degree of self-motivation and bias for action. Must also demonstrate the ability to work both independently and in a cross-functional team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Initiates and coordinates purchase contract negotiations with officers and representatives of suppliers, and company end users.
• Develops and implements cost reduction programs.
• Develops and drives supplier improvement.
• Researches, develops, and recommends new and alternate sources of supply.
• Compiles and analyzes statistical data to evaluate price / cost conditions. Recommends and negotiates for cost improvements.
• Performs analysis of supplier operations to determine capability to meet plant objectives.
• Initiates request for quotations; recommends and takes appropriate action.
• Maintains records and documentation to assure compliance with corporate policy and procedure.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Resolves discrepancies that arise such as discrepant pricing, warranty claims, failure to comply with specifications, over shipments, etc.
• May assist in the direction and prioritizing of the workload of Buyers and clerical support staff.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace industry regulations and standards (e.g., AS9100, ITAR, DFARS, REACH, RoHS).
• Utilize ERP and analytics tools to generate insights that contribute to continuous improvement within procurement functions and supply chain performance.
• Preferred understanding of raw material specifications and technical requirements in an Aerospace Manufacturing Environment.

QUALIFICATIONS :

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. 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.