Plasser American Corp • Chesapeake, VA 23324
Job #2749672072
Some see the railway as transportation, while at Plasser American we see it as transformation. The story of how steel tracks turned the American promise into American progress and forged a trusted pathway to the possibilities of the future. It’s a story that continues today, an American legacy unfolding mile by mile. There is a lot riding on those tracks and we know that support, quality and know-how are all important aspects in staying on track.
Progress is about more than getting from Point A to Point B. It’s knowing you have a trusted foundation to move you forward toward new possibilities waiting around the corner. Join Plasser American to become part of our team forging ahead towards new opportunities in railway maintenance. The railway is a path to the future, choose this path and apply today.
General Scope: The Manufacturing Buyer ensures the most efficient and accurate processing and documentation of transactions, with the overall goal of minimizing the total costs without impacting service levels., plus negotiates pricing; searches for alternate suppliers; handles repairs and returns; works on back order list and overdue variance list; could participate in MRO purchasing.
Position Summary:
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
(The knowledge, skills and attributes required for satisfactory job performance)
Education: Bachelor degree (B.A or B.S.) in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering or related field from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience.
Knowledge: Incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
Skills: Incumbent must demonstrate or participate in internal/external training programs to obtain the following skills:
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Applicable Technical Competencies: Incumbent must have working knowledge and demonstrated abilities utilizing mechanical knowledge: Specific applications combined with knowledge competencies are as follows: Rating Level: 1-5 (1= minimum 5= Maximum)
Application | Required Level of proficiency | Preferred Level of proficiency |
ERP | 3 | 4 |
Read and Interpret Drawings | 3 | 4 |
Microsoft Word | 3 | 4 |
Microsoft Excel | 3 | 4 |
Microsoft Outlook | 3 | 4 |
MRP | 3 | 4 |
Personal Attributes: Incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of a Buyer, Level II. The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:
Benefits:
About Plasser American:
As part of the Plasser family brand, which is the largest Maintenance of Way equipment provider in the world, PAC is a rapidly growing provider of railway equipment in North America. Continuing for the next few years, PAC will continue to make significant investments in the North American Market including a new office building and a substantial addition to our manufacturing facility. PAC is making the needed investments to continue its growth trajectory for many years to come. The next several years will be an exciting time of transformation. We look to the future to enhance our team and achieve our goals.
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