Purchasing Manager

Country

United States of America

State / County

Ohio

City

Toronto

Division

Metals

Company

Toronto

Function

Supply Chain/ Purchasing

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

22085

Job Description

Purchasing Manager TIMET, Toronto, Ohio

Summary

The Purchasing Manager will supervise, purchase and be the regional purchasing representative involved with corporate cost savings goals. This position has responsibility for; Production Commodities, Indirect Purchasing (MRO, Maintenance Services & Stores Sourcing), Environmental & Construction Services and Capital Projects. The Purchasing manager will be part of the Plant Management Team responsible for leading Purchasing to support local Plant Savings Objectives while contributing to Global Synergy Goals

Essential Functions

Plan and lead a purchasing team to ensure that all requisitioned materials and services are sourced with suppliers that meet and exceed Plant Objectives, at current or lower cost and within Quality System requirements.

Help drive local SOX Compliance and coordinate with other TIMET Facilities to drive corporate SOX Compliance.

Develop and administer the commercial aspects of all local supply agreements, purchase selected major commodities representing high dollar value and/or critical impact on manufacturing operations through established local, regional, and global supply agreements.

Supports Production Commodities (Chemicals, Abrasives, Steel...) sourcing, quality and inventories are set to support Operation requirements.

Report to and support purchasing management in implementation of regional and global purchasing strategy to meet company profitability and cost reduction goals.

Coordinates long-term supply agreements driving quarter-over-quarter savings goals that supports Plant Operations and Maintenance.

Works cross-functionally with all areas of the company to ensure effective coordination of sourcing activities with operations, quality, maintenance, engineering, logistics, accounting and finance.

Ensure compliance with all business controls, ethics policy, procedures, laws and standard business practices including SOX compliant.

Mentor, develop and coach staff members on negotiation strategies, project management skills, managing stock through VMI & consignment stock programs.

Position will require some domestic and international travel.

Responsible for overall supplier on-time delivery and supplier on and off-site inventories to support Plant Production Goals.

Working with Quality Department to insure that Raw Material Suppliers comply with established procedures.

Supporting and reporting progress on cost reductions initiatives on a weekly basis.

Insuring that suppliers meet quality, on-time delivery at a competitive price that support Plant Operations goals while minimizing inventory carrying costs.

Education and Experience

BA or BS in Business or related major (Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering). MBA or ISM Certification Preferred

Minimum of Five (5) to Seven (7) years of progressive purchasing experience (Raw Materials, Capital Equipment and or Indirect) at a heavy manufacturing company.

Minimum of One (1) to Three (3) years of purchasing supervision, management or team leading experience at a heavy manufacturing company

Special Skills

[ISM, APICS and/or Six Sigma Black/Green Belt Certification(s) are desirable. Trained and participated in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing techniques and events. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Independent, self-directed, action and results oriented, with a strong work ethic. Must embody and demonstrate high ethical business standards in all activities. Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to make presentations. Excellent ability to manipulate and analyze data and formulate strategies and courses of action to make independent purchasing decisions. Experience with SAP or similar materials management ERP system highly desired.

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.

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 comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.