Howmet Aerospace · 12 hours ago
Procurement Specialist
Hampton, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHowmet Aerospace is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. They are seeking a Procurement Specialist to support the IGT and HSC Procurement Team by executing procurement strategies that ensure business unit goals are met while optimizing costs and maintaining compliance with company procedures.
AerospaceManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Prepare request for quotes and proposals based on Plant requirements
Review quotations and perform cost analyses to determine best value based on price, schedule, quality, and capability
Negotiate pricing, payment terms and lead times that align with Plant goals
Place purchase orders based on approved requisitions to support production, operations, and inventory needs
Manage and maintain purchase orders to include accurate pricing, charge account codes and vendor promise dates
Monitor invoices on hold and work with internal stakeholders and suppliers for resolution
Work with the Receiving department to reconcile shipping documentation from suppliers
Collaborate with other departments (Shipping, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Accounts Payable, Facilities, Etc.) to resolve Plant issues with timely resolution
Assist in the on-boarding of new suppliers and new item set ups
Ensure company procurement procedure compliance is met for quality and financial audits
Provide excellent and attentive support to overall business operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
Employee 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
This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items
Preferred
Three years of experience working in Procurement, Contracts, Finance, or Supply Chain
Experience in ORACLE, or similar type Enterprise Business Systems experience
Experience working with Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel
Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform metrics and reports on various data collections
Willingness to frequently visit the shop floor for better understanding of Plant operations
Customer-oriented personality
Company
Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace produces jet engine components, aerospace fasteners, and forged wheels for aerospace and defense applications.
10001+ employees
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
Recent News
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