Precision Castparts

Buyer

Precision Castparts$90K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Demonstrable experience with long-term agreements (LTAs) showcasing measurable benefits.
  • Understanding of procurement metrics and experience with MRP systems.
  • Proficient in Purchase Price Variance calculations.
  • Track record of successful sourcing decisions.
  • 5-7 years of progressive procurement experience (preferred).
  • Bachelor's degree (preferred).
  • Experience in aerospace machining with blueprints reading skills (preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Secure quotes from qualified suppliers through effective sourcing and negotiations.
  • Prepare long-term agreements and terms for procurement.
  • Identify cost savings and sourcing opportunities independently.
  • Monitor supply chain activities including supplier selection and performance.
  • Initiate and track supplier evaluations regarding cost, quality, and delivery.
  • Oversee logistics to ensure timely delivery of materials with correct documentation.
  • Manage the bidding process for supplier selection effectively.

Benefits

  • Quarterly cash bonus plan based on company performance.
  • 120 hours of paid time off annually.
  • 10 paid holidays per year.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees and families.
  • 401(k) plan enrollment available.
Full Job Description
Buyer

Country

United States of America

State / County

California

City

Gardena

Division

EPD

Company

Permaswage Gardena

Function

Supply Chain/ Purchasing

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

22917

Job Description

Position Summary:

Buyer is responsible for management of supplier base and is responsible for researching, developing, and improving purchasing practices for all goods purchased. Buyer will negotiate and propose agreements / contracts which will help to deliver value to company's stakeholders by ensuring service and quality, while maximizing the supplier's capabilities and reducing internal costs.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Secures quotes through sourcing and negotiations from qualified suppliers of necessary materials to obtain most favorable cost terms and services to meet production plan
  • Prepare plans and temporize long term agreements and conditions
  • Through discretion and independent judgment the buyer identifies cost saving and sourcing opportunities to assure supplier adherence to cost, on-time delivery, and quality
  • Monitor and evaluate supply chain activities including controlling supplier selection
  • Initiating, evaluating and tracking supplier cost, quality, and delivery
  • Look over logistics to be sure of materials timely delivery with proper documentation
  • Develop invitations to bid and administer bidding process for use in supplier selections
  • Performs other duties as necessary

Experience & Education

Required:
  • Previous execution of LTA's with the ability to demonstrate the resulting benefits
  • Familiarity with procurement metrics and MRP systems
  • Experience with Purchase Price Variance calculations
  • Demonstrated accomplishments related to sourcing decisions

Preferred:
  • 5-7 years of progressive procurement experience
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Aerospace machining and secondary processing experience
  • Ability to read technical drawings/blueprints


For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $90000 to $115000 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 2X 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.

About Precision Castparts

Precision Castparts Corp. is a worldwide, diversified manufacturer of complex metal components and products. It serves the aerospace, power, and general industrial markets. PCC is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, and forged components used in jet aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines. The Company is also a leading producer of highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace and other general industrial markets, and supplies metal alloys and other materials to the casting and forging industries.
Learn more about Precision Castparts
Size
29,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1949

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