Purchasing Buyer

Country

1United States of America

State / County

1Pennsylvania

City

1Jenkintown

Division

1FastenersCompany

1Jenkintown

Function

1Supply Chain/ Purchasing

Workplace Type

1On-Site

Position type

1Full TimeOpportunity ID11814

Company Profile

1With 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

1The Buyer will be responsible for purchasing, inventory and delivery of assigned materials, supplies and services at the best prices from reliable suppliers to meet the manufacturing, maintenance, and administrative requirements of the organization.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Buy and maintain balanced inventories.

Review purchase requisition to assure proper coding, specification accuracy and completeness of information to initiate purchase order.

Apply knowledge of manufacturing methods, capabilities and products to enable vendor assistance in substitutions where necessary with assistance from senior purchasing personnel.

Convert company terminology and specifications into terms that vendors understand.

Obtain quotes for yearly and blanket orders so that the best quality, quantity and price with delivery can be evaluated.

Follow up and expedite all past due and critically required items.

Advise requisitioner and related areas of deliveries to meet projects and production dates.

Obtain price and delivery information and advise requisitioner.

Perform other duties as necessary or appropriate to the position.Required Skills:

Demonstrated working knowledge of accounting practices and financial reporting processes

Excellent decision making and analytical skills

Excellent computer skills including a high degree of skill in Excel

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to deliver results at short notice

Excellent relational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work with little or no supervision

Ability to provide constructive feedback in a timely manner

Excellent organizational skills

Multitasking ability

Ability to work for long hours

Excellent time management skills

Required Experience:

2-5 years of proven experience in accounting, finance or an analytical support position.

Syteline ERP system experience preferredLevel of Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting or FinanceWorking Conditions/Physical Requirements:

N-Never, O-Occasionally (80%)

Exposure to Adverse Working Conditions:

Noise, Noxious Orders, Temperatures

F

Hazardous Materials

OPhysical Conditions:

Close Eye Work (computers, typing, reading, writing)

F

Sedentary (continuous sitting)

O

Light Work (standing, walking, lifting <15 pounds)

C

Moderate Work (lifting 15-30 pounds, prolonged use of small hand instruments or tools)

F

Moderately Heavy Work (lifting, moving, loading up to 35 pounds)

O

Heavy/Hard Work (above average strength & stamina)

OTravel Requirements:

None

1All 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 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.Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.