Supply Chain Manager - Deer Creek (Portland, Oregon)

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.

Dept: 288

Schedule: Monday-Friday

MISSION:

Develop, implement and manage supply base, inventory and production systems improvements. These improvements should improve the total operating costs flowing from the supply chain. A key consideration within this area is the mitigation of risks associated with these activities. Act as an agent of the company in the actual purchase of supplies, materials, equipment and services. Procurement may include purchase of high value commodities, custom materials and services, critical manufacturing supplies purchased in compliance with company specifications and the establishment of long-term contracts for all of the above. This activity must be conducted within Procurement and Company policies and procedures.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. May manage a staff of Procurement, Production and Inventory control Personnel.
2. Compiles, analyzes and makes recommendations based upon statistical data.
3. Constantly reviews the performance of procurement systems, developing and implementing improvements as opportunities are identified.
4. Leads staff to perform analyses of supplier operations to determine capability and capacity to meet PCC objectives. Implements and maintains ongoing, near-real-time measures of supplier performance.
5. Prepares and presents data-based information to management in support of ongoing activities.
6. Performs a leadership role in vendor selection, qualification and implementation.
7. Initiates and coordinates purchase contract negotiations with officers and representatives of suppliers, and company end users.
8. Organizes and facilitates key supplier reviews with operations groups.
9. Analyzes and acts upon the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed.
10. Maintains effective, proactive and consistent communication with customer base.
11. Solicits and evaluates proposals for the requested commodities. Works with the customer base to make appropriate supplier selections.
12. Investigate and/or interviews with potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements.
13. Decides on appropriate supplier(s) to be used and advises team members or management of the decision.
14. Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs.
15. Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to ensure accurate retention of records.
16. Develops and implements quality, service, and cost improvement programs.
17. Provides inter-functional procurement support in pursuing divisional strategic plans.
18. Assists in competitive position analysis.
19. Directs Schedulers and Master Schedulers regarding pricing, vendor performance, and delivery options.
20. Initiates request for quotations; recommends and takes appropriate action.
21. Maintains records and documentation to assure compliance with corporate policy and procedure.
22. Completes special projects as assigned.
23. Resolves discrepancies that arise such as discrepancy pricing, warranty claims, failure to comply with specifications, over shipments, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree (master's degree highly preferred) in supply chain management, business or related field. Experience in a responsible supply chain management position preferred.
2. Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
3. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure while leading people.
4. A practical, working knowledge of purchasing law, Uniform Commercial Code, contract construction, and terms and conditions.
5. Good working knowledge of the technical aspects of commodities purchased.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
2. Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Keeps emotion under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
3. Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
4. Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition.
5. Cost Consciousness - Develops and implements cost saving measures.
6. Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths and weaknesses; Analyzes market and identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
7. Negotiations - Understands the negotiation process and applies process to vendor relations.
8. Very good computing skills.