Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business, materials management, or a related field. Min of 10 years’ experience in procurement in a manufacturing environment; Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience. 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.

Howmet Aerospace, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com. Follow @howmet: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. 

Relationship and Network-maintains and expands relationships both across the segment and with external partners; strengthens trust; increases collaboration, leverages connections and information to benefit the enterprise; works as a liaison. 

Business Minded-strives for measurable outcomes; understands how procurement influences the business and its capabilities; strong financial acumen. 

Proactive Contributor-reaches out to get information and offer partnership; discerns needs and meets them without needing request or invitation; functions consultatively. 

Anticipation and Forecasting-works closely with business leaders to understand future needs and aspirations; gathers and shares information strategically; prepares both for ideal states and potential difficulties; accurate and detailed; manages risk well; develops secondary sources as required. 

Influence and Negotiation-works directly with suppliers to secure favorable terms and ensure their performance; interacts at a senior level with other leaders; accountable for strategic decisions; displays courage or toughness, adding pressure when required; has a business point of view and advocates for it. 

Communication and Feedback-consistently available and responsive; serves as conduit between business and suppliers; provides information in a timely fashion; delivers feedback and ensures accountability as needed; provides information that helps plants adjust to external factors; seeks and provides updates. 

Flexibility-manages competing priorities well; understands how to negotiate various deadlines and tensions both within the business and between the business and its partners; adept at handling a broad variety of situations and constituents; resourceful. 

Integrity-operates with utmost ethics; trustworthy; advocates for and complies with laws and audit functions; reports accurately; abides by agreed terms and conditions. 

Troubleshooting and Problem Solving-anticipates issues; establishes containment plans as needed; limits effect of negative stimuli; functions as a resource to ensure continuity; offers solutions, substitutions or trials as needed; willing to solve problems others made; actively breaks down silos. 

Insightful Analysis-engages analytically; knows how to evaluate and execute; influences with numbers; works behind the scenes to enable business to function without interruptions. 

Talent Advocate-works with a large team; develops others; provides exposure to internal leaders and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the procurement process from sourcing to delivery, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services while maintaining safety, quality, and compliance standards.  This is for 6 plants with responsibility for 5 buyers.  186M is the projected spend.

Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost savings and operational efficiency. Responsible to ensure Airfoils Segment Procurement teams compliance with all auditing agencies, FBP, Quality – AS9100 (BSI), Customer, ASAT.  Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, price, and reliability. Negotiate, and/or collaborate with Category Management, contracts and agreements with supply base to secure favorable terms and conditions. Oversee and align with Category Management to ensure appropriate segment coverage and support. Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues or disputes that may arise. Collaborate with internal stakeholders/customers to understand their procurement needs and requirements. Stay abreast of market trends, economic factors, and regulatory changes that may impact procurement. Lead and mentor the procurement team, providing guidance and support to achieve departmental goals.   Support Standardization process across the organization to identify and drive toward common policies and best practices to achieve supply continuity and cost reduction. Support, as required, any procedural changes to existing company procurement policy. Manage project related teams and initiatives.