PURCHASING BUYER (Part-Time)

Procurement

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Processes requisitions and provides support for purchasing, sourcing, cost, price analyses and contract/purchase order generation. With specific focus on procurement for wax/investment casting products and airfoils, such as blades, nozzles and vanes.

Developing improvement plans to support buyers and professionals related to response time, lean targets, quality, cost, logistics, development, and management to enable optimal and efficient operations.

• Performing analysis and maintenance of assigned processes that produce output excellence, builds expertise for the assign process area, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
• Supporting customers and customer proposal efforts with pricing information and supplier selection.
• Performing analytical and administrative tasks in support of purchasing strategic initiatives

Data Analytics : Knowledge of techniques and processes for inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data; ability to discover useful information, draw logical conclusions, and support decision-making.

Collects required data through various data sources and documents them for evaluating trends and activities.

Assists in preparing charts, graphs, tables, and other tools to represent the results obtained from data analysis.

Researches business-related data, analyzes, interprets, and presents findings to management.

Recognizes and assesses problems, opportunities, and methods for improving existing business performance.

ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Describes qualities of effective and ineffective negotiations.

Accesses organizational policies and practices for negotiating.

Utilizes techniques for establishing rapport and building trust.

Purchasing Tasks and Activities : Knowledge of policies, regulations and processes of purchasing; ability to use practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services.

Records documents of purchasing tasks and activities, such as orders, bidding.

Uses available procurement systems and tools.

Ensures compliance with procurement regulations and contract specifications.

Business or Supply Chain degree. MBA preferred

Experience in a Buyer or Procurement role

Understanding of the casting production lifecycle from wax dies, cores to final machining

Proficient in Microsoft Suite and ERP systems

Experience in gas turbines or aerospace industry

It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of "essential job functions" as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

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