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.

The Senior Buyer Purchasing (SBP) shall be the senior buyer responsible for placing high dollar long term procurements. In this role the SBP shall negotiate pricing, establish best value and build strong supplier relationships. The SBP shall work collaboratively with all departments and coworkers to oversee all procurement activities, developing and maintaining a supply base of raw materials and hardware. The SBP shall maintain written controlled procurement procedures, oversee buying practices, establish LTA's , establish metrics to measure and improve performance and contribute to Continuous Improvement (CI) activities.

Responsibilities:

• High level of contract experience and understanding in the aerospace industry
• Prepare and maintain written procedures for all Procurement related activities.
• Directly responsible for "SOX" (Sarbanes- Oxley) procedure development, maintenance and implementation.
• Develop and maintain strong supply base
• Strong people skills, computer skills and thorough understanding of MRP systems
• Establish metrics to measure and improve department performance, include supplier performance, shortages, price changes, supplier quality, etc.
• Maintain accurate MRP inputs, including supplier, lead time, price, etc.
• Support Continuous Improvement Activities, participate in IPT meetings and be an active participant in overall company safety.
• Work directly with PCC Procurement to establish best value purchases
• Establish department goals to reduce costs of direct and indirect materials including process gases and supplies.
• Monitors and ensures delivery of parts on time from the suppliers for production needs
• Maintains parts reorder parameters and lead times in the ERP system ( PFEP - Plan for every part)
• Control inventory levels of raw materials and direct parts and leads inventory reduction projects for purchase parts
• Leads production rate increase projects for key suppliers
• Maintain LTAs for key suppliers
• Leads the outsource initiatives to identify vendors for new onboard programs

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's Degree required.

A minimum of 5 years' experience.

Preferred experience in source direct parts and raw materials in the Aerospace industry

Demonstrated knowledge of ERP systems and experience interacting directly with suppliers

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Ability to work on different priorities, time management, negotiation skills with suppliers