Procurement Specialist 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.

Position Summary:

Schedules and coordinates shipping flow of work by performing the following duties.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of Company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.

• Coordinates with outside vendors for truck availability and schedules for completion.
• Participates in lean activities and documents Best Practices.
• Responsible for maintaining the OSP log.
• Assists Operations with tracking of consumables, OSP spend, etc.
• Generates OSP Purchase Orders & closes orders in Oracle.
• Responsible for maintaining the OSP tracker up to date.
• Coordinates non-shipment activities including shipment & delivery from OSP supplier, shipment of tooling to and from vendors, and ship plan data input
• Communicates with outside vendors regarding processing lead times, capacity, and delinquent deliveries.
• Participates in 6S activities and documents improvements.
• Responsible for coordinating activities and observation of outside vendors.
• Coordinate logistics between Outside services and internal production team.
• Ensures all purchase orders for outside services comply with standards, specifications, and procedures as defined by the company.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Skills:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Strong verbal, written and listening skills; ability to read, understand and follow SOP's, instructions and safety, security, and quality procedures.
• Attention to detail. Reviews all work carefully for completeness and accuracy.
• Use self-management and follow-up skills to plan, organize and prioritize work activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
• Handles multiple projects and tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to apply extensive planning, attention to detail and use of good judgement.
• Must be a team player
• Must have excellent listening, organizational and communication skills
• Must have experience with Excel
• Must have experience with ERP/MRP systems

Experience & Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Able to read English, Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred

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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.