Howmet Aerospace · 2 days ago
Sourcing Specialist
Waco, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $115K/yr
7+ years expHowmet Aerospace Inc. is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for major purchasing operations, ensuring procurements align with company policies, and negotiating favorable pricing with vendors while building strategic relationships to meet project goals.
AerospaceManufacturingTransportation
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
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain, production management, logistics, or a closely related discipline is required
7+ 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
Preferred
New Product Introduction experience is preferred
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Excellent 401k matching program
Paid holidays
Vacation
Company
Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace produces jet engine components, aerospace fasteners, and forged wheels for aerospace and defense applications.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (4)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2016-10-21IPO
Leadership Team
Lola Lin
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Jarrod Veal
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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