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Howmet Aerospace · 5 hours ago

Procurement Sourcing Specialist

Fullerton, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $90K/yr

3+ years exp

Howmet Aerospace is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Procurement Sourcing Specialist is responsible for cost reduction activities and optimizing the buying process for specified commodities, ensuring compliance with purchasing policies while building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

AerospaceManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic sourcing process for the assigned commodities and projects

Develop sourcing strategies by analyzing the supply base, market conditions, and technology roadmaps

Lead contractual negotiations with suppliers on NDA’s, Terms & Conditions and Long-term agreements

Identify potential suppliers, analyze capabilities, and develop a sourcing strategy and roadmap for Howmet stakeholders

Perform detailed analysis of supplier quote submissions based on cost breakdown data and support it with Total Cost of Ownership and should-costs

Identify and implement cost reductions on new and series production products and services

Manage supplier relationships including monitoring supplier performance, competitiveness and take necessary steps to address gaps and resolve issues

Support the efforts of supplier quality team for supplier development, qualification, and quality issues resolution

Recommend and effectively present leadership sourcing strategies for multiple programs that meet the business objectives and timelines

Build relationships across multiple teams (Corporate, Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations) and work across different levels in the organization to ensure program timelines are achieved

Processes requisitions and places purchase orders to ensure a continuous supply of materials and services, maintaining responsibility for each procurement until all items are received, accepted, invoiced and paid

Negotiates pricing and terms with vendors to ensure that Howmet receives best value for each purchasing dollar expended

Monitors supplier performance, maintaining a close relationship with vendors.  May visit vendor facilities to review operations and suggest resources for improvement

Maintain positive, mutually beneficial relationships between suppliers and the Company

Works closely with Engineering, Research & Development, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and other internal customers to determine requirements and to ensure superior levels of service

Coordinates the purchasing process in the Focus Factories and provides guidance and direction on implementing and maintaining best practices

Utilizes electronic business enterprise systems to leverage management of purchasing activities

Serves on a resource to the organization and provides education and training on purchasing matters

Ensure that all work activities are performed in accordance with established safety and environmental standards

Maintains full compliance with Company policies and procedures and conducts all activities in accordance with the Howmet’s Guide to Business Conduct

Demonstrates a knowledge of and commitment to Howmet Business Systems manufacturing principles and techniques

Qualification

Sourcing strategiesContractual negotiationsSupplier relationship managementTotal Cost of OwnershipLean manufacturing principlesElectronic business systemsAnalytical skillsProgram managementInterpersonal skillsNegotiation skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain, production management, logistics, or a closely related discipline is required

3+ years of experience purchasing a wide range of materials, products, and services in a manufacturing environment

Exposure to the principles of lean manufacturing

A thorough knowledge of electronic business enterprise systems

Strong interpersonal skills to interface effectively with vendors and internal/external customers

Excellent negotiations skills to secure best value for the company

Understanding of manufacturing processes and demonstrated experience sourcing commodities like steel, aluminum, electro/electronic and mechanical components, tooling and finished goods

Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

Passion for results, strategy, and hands on execution

Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage large and/or difficult suppliers, with complex/diversified portfolios

Ability to resolve disputes while preserving relationships with suppliers and internal staff

Strong written and verbal skills as well as organizational and program management capabilities

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

Five years buying experience in commodities such as indirect commodities, CNC machining, raw material, sheet metal fabrication, stamping, investment casting, forging, paint, plate and other coatings

New Product Introduction experience is preferred