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The Refine Analyst plays a crucial role in the management and optimization of outside refining operations across multiple locations. This position is designed for an analytical and detail-oriented professional who will support the organization in achieving its refining goals through effective vendor management, data analysis, and compliance oversight. The Refine Analyst will work closely with various internal teams, including operations, quality control, finance, and procurement, to ensure that refining processes are efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with the company’s strategic objectives.

Support for Outside Refining Management

• Assist in the management of outside refining services across various locations.
• Provide analytical support for the organization’s outside refining needs.
• Help manage materials requiring outside refining services and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Vendor Relationship Management

• Act as a point of contact for outside vendor inquiries and information needs.
• Maintain an updated vendor list for all process streams, identifying primary and secondary vendors.
  • Assist in implementing and managing supplier performance evaluation tools.
  • Monitor ongoing refinements, addressing issues, investigating variances, and managing timelines as needed.
  • Support the development of protocols for third-party representation and assist in obtaining vendor quotes for new materials.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Conduct regular reporting and analysis on settlements, variances, and costs associated with materials and processes.
• Analyze performance data related to third-party representation and vendor evaluations.
• Assist in assessing outside refining costs in relation to overall operational impacts and returns.

Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with various internal teams to enhance operational processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to operations and technology.
• Travel as needed to support vendor relationships and operational needs.

 

Pay Range:

$77,300.00 - $115,900.00

Actual base salary offered varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.

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