Sourcing Buyer

Who is Norsk Titanium? What do we do? If you haven't heard our name in passing before, you will soon. Norsk Titanium is pioneering a new era of on-demand metal additive manufacturing that will revolutionize the raw material supply chain. We are the world's first and only OEM qualified supplier of additively manufactured structural titanium components. However, our focus doesn't stop at the aerospace industry. Our unique RPD™ process may be applied in the defense, space, oil and gas, and industrial markets. Our team is small, but our goals are big. Norsk Titanium scientists, engineers, and employees around the world are truly responsible for the future of metal; You could be part of the next industrial revolution!

What will Norsk Titanium do for you? At Norsk Titanium, we are committed to mutual growth and success. Our innovative team provides training and mentorship from global subject matter experts. We are committed to our employees: mind, body and soul. As such, we benchmark our benefits annually to ensure we offer industry leading benefits. Our compensation and benefits structure has been developed to attract the best and brightest in the industry. We offer both short-term (bonus) incentive plans and long-term (stock option) incentive plans, tuition assistance for continuing education, gym memberships, a generous 401k plan with Day 1 vesting and much more.

With NTi, you aren't a number, you're a valuable team member!

Operating under the guidance of the Supply Chain Manager, the Sourcing buyer provides leadership for strategic sourcing through the identification of potential suppliers and performance of capacity analysis, cost analysis, commercial negotiations and onboarding activities.

In a typical day, your expertise:

• Identifies potential suppliers to provide goods or services where gaps and risks within the qualified supply base have been identified
• Coordinates and participates in supplier site visits with appropriate subject matter experts
• Performs capacity analysis with new and existing suppliers based on business demands
• Drafts long term supplier contracts to support business goals
• Manages supplier onboarding activities throughout qualification stage
• Proactively manages existing qualified supplier base to ensure certifications and audits are up to date
• Assists Supply Chain Manager with supplier performance monitoring by populating established KPI's
• Supports Buyers with formal supplier business reviews for underperforming suppliers
• Communicates effectively and professionally to ensure positive internal and external relationships and promote support of procurement and downstream activities
• Develops and grows professional network to identify potential business opportunities, increase visibility, and develop valuable industry insights
• Proposes improvements to increase profitability, competitiveness, reliability, quality, safety, etc.
• Adheres to and promotes applicable Policies, Procedures, Safety Rules & Regulations and Security Guidelines
• Other duties and responsibilities as required for the successful operation of business

(This position will have access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. U.S. person as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

We're thrilled to find candidates with:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5 or more years in Purchasing, Sourcing or other Supply Chain experience with professional ERP system(s), preferably with direct management and interface of suppliers
• Basic understanding of project management and quality management systems
• Basic understanding of supply agreements
• Fluent mastery of the English language
• Intermediate computer skills, including experience in Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles

Other competencies critical to success include:

• Proactive, self-driven and eager to learn
• Highly organized, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with rapid change and able to manage and prioritize effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with highly collaborative approach
• Structure and accuracy in daily work
• Able to work independently in a structural manner, take initiative and complete processes
• This position will require access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. U.S. person or ITAR licence required
• Willingness and ability to travel to corporate site in Norway and globally in support of customers as necessary; as such, a valid U.S. Passport and the ability to travel between the U.S., Europe, and Canada is a requirement of the position
• The ability to draft, read, and apply QMS standard process and procedures
• Willingness to adhere to and promote the NTi values of glød, collaboration, creative curiosity, trust, respect, and integrity

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to sit in front of a computer for 8 or more hours daily
• The ability to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools and controls, to operate a computer and telephone keypad
• The ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate

While the physical demands described above are generally representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Norsk Titanium is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to HR_US@norsktitanium.com or call (518) 324-4010 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Anticipated Hiring Timeline: Q1 2025

Relocation: Unavailable (Local Candidates only at this time)

Remote Work: Flexible

Sponsorship: Unavailable (This position will have access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. U.S. person as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Norsk Titanium is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Not ready to apply? Submit your information for future consideration here: Careers@Norsktitanium.com