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Howmet Aerospace Senior Procurement Manager in Waco, Texas
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 Companyâs sales for 2021 approximated $5 billion. The Companyâs 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 Companyâs differentiated technologies promote more fuel efficiency for aircraft and commercial transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com, including content shared during the Companyâs May 2022 Technology Day.
Summary: Responsible for executing and leading the day-to-day procurement activities at the site location. Responsibilities include assigning workload and managing the buyersâ performance, selecting suppliers, negotiating supplier price, schedule and payment terms, as well as measuring supplier OTD performance. This function will interface with the locationâs senior management in Operations, Finance, Quality, Engineering, and HR in addition to Global Business Services senior management, Commodity Management, and Center of Excellence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Also, please note that this role will have oversight of our Kingston, New York facility.
Manage the procurement team
Sourcing, negotiation, contracting and executing agreements to fulfill day-to-day business needs
Manage project related teams and initiatives
Drive process improvements and increase process expertise for procurement
Commodity management support (assisting in implementing process improvements and supplier integration, etc.)
The Sr Procurement Manager is responsible for leading and aiding in the development of, and instituting of optimized processes. Assigned areas of focus may include: systems, procurement operations, commodity management interfaces, materials, logistics, contract management, supplier management and contract administration. When assigned as a leader of project-related teams the position may have multiple initiative teams operating simultaneously. The Sr Procurement Manager may operate individually or manage ad-hoc teams to achieve the project goals.
Program Management and Day-to-Day Execution
Performs and manages day-to-day data collection, implementation, supplier improvement and process improvement within HFS and across the interface between HFS and its suppliers in order to achieve effective competitive supply chains
Redesigns as assigned and/or facilitates changes in procurement operations to enable creation of transactional center-ready work, through process improvements
Identifies transactional improvement initiatives that can be driven through commodity management and supports their achievement
Promotes communication across the organization to identify and drive toward common policies and best practices to achieve cost reductions
Process
Performs, and at times manages sourcing and negotiations, implementation of agreements and integration of key suppliers, performance monitoring plus ongoing supplier and contract management for assigned BU specific commodities
Contributes to Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction efforts and initiatives to achieve the benefits
Aids in the improvement of systems and work processes
Basic Qualifications
5+ years experience in procurement management
Bachelorâs Degree from an accredited institution required
3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong financial analysis skills
Process oriented; familiar with Continuous Improvement methodology
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to interface with senior management
Strong problem-solving skills
Understanding of risk management
Excellent negotiating skills
Travel requirement of 20%
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelorâs Degree preferably in Business, Supply Chain (Procurement), Finance, or Engineering
Experience with MRP/ERP business systems (Oracle preferred)
Professional certifications â CPM, APICS CPIM, P.E.
Aerospace industry experience (mechanical hardware)
Relevant experience with raw materials
Benefits/Salary:
The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. The minimum pay for this role starts at $98,000.
About Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customersâ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report.
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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.
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