Senior Buyer (Albany, OR)

Senior Buyer

If you would love to be part of a company that is poised for substantial growth with opportunities for advancement, then working for CPP and its subsidiaries may be the right fit for you! We have multiple facilities in Albany, OR and are a world class supplier of titanium castings for the aerospace industry.

If you are selected to join our team you will enjoy benefits such as quarterly bonus, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), company paid life insurance, and other great benefits!

Primary Purpose:
Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Senior Buyer is responsible for managing the procurement of goods and services to support strategic initiatives and production requirements onsite at both Albany, Oregon facilities - Selmet, Inc.

and Pacific Cast Technologies (PCT), Inc.

This role requires sourcing and negotiating to procure the most value from suppliers and meet supply demands while building strong supplier relationships and driving continuous improvement.

If desired, this position can provide a direct path to a leadership or management position within Purchasing for the right candidate.

CPP Albany Titanium Group is willing to invest in training and development as needed for promising individuals who desire growth opportunities.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Procurement


* Provide support at multiple locations for daily procurement of goods and services and expedite as needed to prevent production delays.


* Ensure consistent quality, availability, and continuity of supply to meet required schedules and inventory levels.


* Build strong vendor relationships in the aerospace supply chain with responsibility for raw material and supply portfolio of $25mil.


* Prepare bid requests for complex equipment, goods, and services and evaluate quotations.


* Manage purchase order details in internal databases and review orders for proper authorization and compliance with organizational policies and procedures.


* Establish and renew annual purchase orders and coordinate renewal activity within procurement team.


* Lead by example with excellent initiative, reliability, and consistency.


* Maintain compliance with contractual agreements and customer requirements related to procurement.


* Troubleshoot invoice and delivery concerns for effective resolution with suppliers.

Process Improvement


* Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, including inventory management and restock automation.


* Drive improvements in efficient order management, on-time delivery tracking, and supplier performance management.


* Implement strategic sourcing to qualify and maintain supply base of high-quality products and services that are cost competitive.


* Prepare and update work instructions for purchasing systems and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


* Strong experience with strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management.


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