Purchasing Manager, NA Mills

United States of America
Ohio
Toronto
Metals
Toronto
Operations
Full Time

  


710

With more than 150 operations and about 22,000 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, forgings, and clad products 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.

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, this over 10 billion dollar company employs more than 29,500 people worldwide.  PCC has over 160 plants and has a presence in twenty-six states in the US and in over a dozen countries. PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers and shareholders while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

Effective early February 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Titanium Metals Corporation (TIMET) is one of the world's largest fully integrated titanium producers. Since 1950, TIMET has been leading the industry in mill and melted products, supplying nearly one-fifth of the world's titanium. We convert rutile ore into sponge; melt and refine ingot and slab; and manufacture mill products. TIMET has a global network of service centers supported by its seven primary melting or mill facilities in Henderson, Nevada; Toronto, Ohio; Morgantown, Pennsylvania; Witton, England; Waunarlwydd, Wales; and Ugine, France. With products ranging from sophisticated high temperature alloys used in jet engines, to advanced corrosion resistant alloys used in the chemical industry, TIMET's reach spans the breadth of the titanium applications, and has the technical depth to support developments across a wide range of applications. TIMET's fully integrated supply chain, dedicated research facilities, and decades of experience make us the partner of choice for titanium.
Leveraging advanced electron beam (EB) melting and vacuum arc remelting (VAR), we turn titanium scrap into melted products or intermediate feedstock for both our internal mill production processes and our valued customers around the world. TIMET's toll melting programs provide customers yet another cost-effective outlet for the scrap they generate. Our customers benefit from exclusive, closed-loop agreements to ensure their raw material scrap flows back into their products to further minimize costs. Our advanced electron beam technology allows most forms of scrap to be remelted while ensuring defect free material to be shipped right back into your supply chain.
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

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

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

Analytical - Analyzes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures

Business Acumen - Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of the business drivers appropriate to their level. Uses this knowledge when making business decisions. Examples include professional presence and appearance, cost consciousness, due diligence when performing job, good business demeanor and even temperament

Customer Focus - Knows his/her customers and can describe their expectations. Manages customer expectations. Meets all of the expectations of both internal and external customers. Gains customers’ trust and respect. Actively seeks customers’ feedback on quality of service he/she provides. Quickly solves customer problems.

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets Type a description of the competencies necessary for success.

goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed

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.


Proof of US citizenship, nationality, and/or permanent resident status in order to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations

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.

Relocation is authorized for this position.

This requisition is closed to applications.