Country
United States of America
State / County
Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Remote
City
Remote
Division
Aerostructures
Company
Aerostructures Division
Function
Supply Chain/ Purchasing
Workplace Type
Remote
Position type
Full Time
Opportunity ID
16659
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
Commodity and Sourcing Manager
Position Summary:
Executes commodity strategy for sourcing metals and forgings to identify cost savings opportunities with both internal and external partners.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Commercial relationship / management for all suppliers of raw material, including steel, aluminum and titanium
Must negotiate, manage and maintain active contracts to achieve cost-savings, ensure continuity of supply and resolve commercial disputes between sites and suppliers
Must be able to monitor market trends, including price fluctuations and potential disruptions, to ensure consistent and timely supply
Drive material cost optimization initiatives through design, competitive leverage, insourcing/outsourcing, process improvements, low-cost country potential
Build the organization's competitive position through continuous improvement in cost, supplier value, and quality
Be the primary relationship owner with key suppliers, actively manage all aspects of the supplier relationship
Initiate supplier selection that leads to sourcing decisions with lowest total landed cost, required quality levels with minimum level of risk
Enlist supplier involvement in developing joint process improvements/solutions to reduce total material cost
Actively support new product development teams, technical commodity reviews
Interact with Engineering to track new initiatives, programs and new technology
Performs purchasing function - RFP and work transfers. Evaluate supplier quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers
Travel as necessary (25-30%)
Required Skills:
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously required
Demonstrated track record of cost reduction is required
Project management experience is a plus
Negotiation skills, cost modeling experience is required
Strong written and verbal communications skills required
Experience & Education
Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance or other analytical discipline is preferred
Commodity management, sourcing experience required (8-10 years minimum)
Minimum five (5) years of experience in manufacturing operations environment
Minimum three (3) experience with metals sourcing
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.
For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $110,000 to $145,000 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 3X 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.
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.
