Job Description

Company Profile

The Special Metals Corporation group of companies was created in the latter part of 1998 when Special Metals Corporation of New Hartford, New York, acquired Inco Alloys International, including its Huntington Alloys and Wiggin Alloys divisions. In 2006, Special Metals Corporation became a part of Precision Castparts Corp., a worldwide manufacturer of complex metal components and products. With a history of alloy technology now going back some 100 years, our company continues to provide solutions to difficult materials problems through such timetested products as our worldrecognized INCONEL, INCOLOY, NIMONIC, UDIMET, MONEL and NILO alloys.

Today's Special Metals is a world leader in the invention, production and supply of the highnickel, highperformance alloys used for the difficult jobs in engineering. These alloys are highly engineered to offer a superior combination of heat resistance, hightemperature corrosion resistance, toughness and strength and are used in the world's most technically demanding industries and applications. Special Metals offers the largest range of nickel alloys and product forms, as well cobalt alloys, to more than ten worldwide markets. We produce nickel alloys in all standard mill forms, from large ingots and billets to plate, sheet, strip, tubing, bar and wire, the latter of which includes core and filler wires for welding products. The company has manufacturing and research facilities in the USA and Europe, sales offices in North America, Europe and Asia, and a distribution network including most of the industrialized countries of the world.

Business Profile

Special Metals Corporation is the world's premier inventor, developer and producer of nickel alloy and cobalt alloyswith a portfolio of more than 100 alloy compositions, wrought products and welding consumables, over 80 percent of which were invented in our own laboratories. All created to help redefine what's possible in the world of energy and industry.

Our timetested nickel alloys are highly engineered to offer a superior combination of heat resistance, high temperature and corrosion resistance, toughness and strength for the most demanding applications. No other single manufacturer offers such a comprehensive range of gamechanging alloy compositions and product forms.

Location Profile

Special Metals Corporation (HBE) biggest plant is located in Huntington, WV, United States and is part of the Steel Service Centers & Other Metal Wholesalers Industry. Special Metals Corporation (HBE) has 750 total employees across all of its locations.

Position Summary

The Buyer is responsible for coordinating activities involved with procuring materials, equipment, supplies, and services with the goal of achieving the lowest possible cost of ownership for assigned commodity areas.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Review requisitions with internal users and confer with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price availability and delivery schedule.
Determine purchasing strategy (direct purchase, bid, negotiate) and locate and approve qualified vendors.
Prepare POs/releases in Oracle system, generate orders and communicate such to vendors.
Prepare, issue, and review big proposals and negotiate contracts/orders within budgetary limits and scope of authority.
Frequent communications with all parties involved in procurement process (user, vendor, accounting staff, and receiving staff).
Keep abreast of markets for assigned commodities.
Keep Manager informed of market changes and large purchases/projects and other issues.
Ensures compliance with SOX controls and processes.
Dispose of surplus equipment, material, and supplies to maximize the companys Investment Recovery.
Expedite material, equipment, and supplies as required.
Maintain purchasing data in Oracle system.
Research and/or obtain drawings and specifications internally and externally as required.
Maintain own information records and purchasing files.
Act as backup for assigned counterpart as required.

Experience & Education

BS/BA is preferred in Business, Engineering, Materials Management, or other related field. Additional degrees will be considered if experience is relevant.
1 5 years in Purchasing/Materials Management or related experience.

Required Skills

Possesses sound judgment and decisionmaking skills and the ability to contribute to businessrelated problemsolving.
Broad understanding of all areas related to purchasing legal compliance.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to credibly and effectively communicate with and influence all levels of the organization.

Desired Skills

Customer focus.
Creative thinking.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Demonstrated job flexibility and knowledge.
Knowledge of negotiation strategies and tactics.
Perform all aspects of the position legally and ethically.