Purchasing Specialist - Level 1

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.

Location Profile:

Southwest United Industries Tulsa operates from a 100,000 square feet modern and well-maintained facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Former headquarters for Southwest United Industries (prior to acquisition), the site offers single source metal finishing for newly manufactured parts and for repair and overhaul applications.

Services include:

• Anodizing
• Non-Destructive Testing
• Painting
• Plating
• Shot Peening
• Thermal Spray
• Machining/Grinding

Southwest United Industries was acquired by Precision Castparts Corp. in December, 2012.

For the past 70 years the vision of Southwest United Industries has remained consistent; "To be the best full-service, single-source, metal finishing company in North America."

Position Summary:

Selected candidates for an Level One Purchasing Specialist position will learn tasks specific to the coordination of activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies for organization. Level 1 Purchasing Specialist will assist in reviewing requisitions and prepare purchase orders or bid requests. Additionally, they shall confer with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule, and maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories. Candidates must be self-disciplined and self-motivated individuals with strong accountability (attention to details) skills. Level 1 Purchasing Agents shall possess customer service skills, responding promptly to customer needs and the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Other responsibilities will include maintaining a clean and organized work area, as well as adherence to organization safety rules and regulations. As a condition of assignment, Level 1 Purchasing Agent candidates must have understanding of ITAR compliant file sharing and transfer using ITAR compliant FTP site, and may be expected to access information and product controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or Export Administration Regulations. As such these candidates may be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, Legal Permanent Residence or protected status as a Non-Citizen National of the U.S.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintaining regular and punctual attendance according to shift-times or a pre-arranged work schedule.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Wear and maintain proper personal equipment (PPE).
• Proper management of PPE is required including:
  • Use of the type of PPE required for the particular work task(s).
  • Proper disposal of used PPE to work center containers.
  • Proper transfer of work center containers to the correct Hazardous Waste Storage location.
• Create and process purchase orders for raw materials, parts, and services.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm pricing, lead times, and order status.
• Monitor open orders and follow up on late or incomplete deliveries.
• Assist with sourcing new suppliers and obtaining quotes as directed.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information in ERP systems.
• Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., production, engineering, finance) to ensure purchasing needs are met.
• Resolve basic invoice discrepancies and support procurement documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.

Required Skills:

• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.

• Must be detail oriented and quick learner.
• Organization skills.
• Basic computers skills (such as MS Word, MS Outlook, and Adobe Reader) involving scanning and documentation of customer related documents, and email communications.
• Basic typing skills.

• Good communicator with ability to represent the company in a positive manner.

• Ability to work alone or as a member of a team, good cooperative skills.

Required Experience:

• No Experience Required

Level of Education:

• General Standard education including the ability to read and write in English.