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Hardware Buyer - 111892  

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Arconic is currently in search of a Hardware Buyer to join our Kawneer Business.

At Arconic, we are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, and who demonstrate agility, results commitment, and the capability to grow themselves and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do.

The Hardware Buyer is designed to apply essential knowledge of Kawneer door and door hardware applications to provide a focused, efficient, expert service to internal and external customers. This role will report to KNA Bloomsburg, PA but the candidate may reside in other KNA locations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:  * Issuing Hardware purchase orders  * Help maintain date management against customer order schedules, and work with vendors / customers to achieve alternate solutions to meet installation demands   * Facilitate expedite requests with hardware vendors  * Process replacement orders with vendors, ensuring timely arrival to meet customer requirements  * Process vendor claims   * Re-processing of hardware purchase orders based on customer changes, laying out all extenuating costs customer will incur.  * Routing of vendor questions on hardware  * Process Hardware Submittal Packages  * Provide exceptional service through interacting effectively and timely with internal and external customers  * Interact and coordinate with door hardware suppliers including securing outside hardware pricing and ordering.   * Stay well versed on updates from Hardware vendors   * Other Job Duties as Required

Essential Knowledge and Skills:  * Strong initiative and the ability to work independently with general supervision   * Coach and display leadership, recognize opportunities and proactively initiate and execute actions to support the company's business plans   * Demonstrated communication skills - written and verbal / phone   * Demonstrated customer relationship skills   * Computer skills, including intranet (research products)   * Demonstrated organizational / time management skills   * Door and door hardware application and compatibility knowledge   * Adhering and modeling the company vision, mission, and safety goals

Basic Qualifications:  * High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution  * Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:  * Two- or Four-year College Degree or 3 years industry experience in Commercial doors and door hardware  * Knowledge of Kawneer products, especially doors and hardware

Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity