Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company's sales for 2022 approximated $5.7 billion. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company's differentiated technologies promote more fuel efficiency for aircraft and commercial transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com , including content shared during the Company's May 2022 Technology Day.
Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.comBasic Qualifications
Bachelor Degree with preference in Supply Chain, Finance, Business or Accounting
Must have 5-10 years of direct procurement experience in a production environment
Strong background in and understanding of Procurement operating systems preferably including SAP operating system
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of supply chain, facilities and capital buys
Industrial engineering background and understanding of inventory control methodology (MRP) beneficial
The Procurement Operations Manager will report directly to the Plant Manager in Niles. Procurement Operations is accountable and responsible for executing the Day-to-Day Procurement requirements. This activity will involve interfacing with the business, suppliers, associates in Stores and Category Management in Procurement while managing all or part of the Procurement function associated with the assigned Materials and Services. Principal day-to-day activities may include all or a portion of following:
Manage and oversee procurement function of the following locations: Niles OH, Martinsville VA, and Canton OH.
Utilize procurement high yield methods to deliver cost save plan for responsible locations and contribute to business plan by collaborating with category management and location stakeholders
Lead Indirect Expense Reduction Initiative for locations of responsibility to collaborating closely with plant management, operations, and finance.
Support improvement of weighted average days paid in alignment with the annual plan
Manage buyers in Niles and Canton OH locations.
Interface with the business, suppliers, associates in Stores and Category Management Procurement while managing all or part of the Procurement function associated with the assigned Materials and Services potentially ranging up to $250M in annual spend
Providing direct interface to all operations departments across the sites
Compliance of purchasing policies and procedures to Howmet standards across all sites
Needs and Data identification
Daily processing and monitoring of all Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Executive approvals and distribution.
Collecting and filing supporting Purchase Order documentation (acknowledgements, T&C, Insurance info, etc.)
Specification Clarification (strong technical and business knowledge required)
Source/Supplier identification, to create suppler strategies to cover Production requirements. Maximizing inventory coverage and minimizing inventory investment, at the appropriate quality level.
The Procurement Operations Manager will report directly to the Plant Manager in Niles. Procurement Operations is accountable and responsible for executing the Day-to-Day Procurement requirements. This activity will involve interfacing with the business, suppliers, associates in Stores and Category Management in Procurement while managing all or part of the Procurement function associated with the assigned Materials and Services. Principal day-to-day activities may include all or a portion of following:
Manage and oversee procurement function of the following locations: Niles OH, Martinsville VA, and Canton OH.
Utilize procurement high yield methods to deliver cost save plan for responsible locations and contribute to business plan by collaborating with category management and location stakeholders
Lead Indirect Expense Reduction Initiative for locations of responsibility to collaborating closely with plant management, operations, and finance.
Support improvement of weighted average days paid in alignment with the annual plan
Manage buyers in Niles and Canton OH locations.
Interface with the business, suppliers, associates in Stores and Category Management Procurement while managing all or part of the Procurement function associated with the assigned Materials and Services potentially ranging up to $250M in annual spend
Providing direct interface to all operations departments across the sites
Compliance of purchasing policies and procedures to Howmet standards across all sites
Needs and Data identification
Daily processing and monitoring of all Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Executive approvals and distribution.
Collecting and filing supporting Purchase Order documentation (acknowledgements, T&C, Insurance info, etc.)
Specification Clarification (strong technical and business knowledge required)
Source/Supplier identification, to create suppler strategies to cover Production requirements. Maximizing inventory coverage and minimizing inventory investment, at the appropriate quality level.
