3 years of experience in Procurement or Contract Development/Management with a Bachelor's degree, or 5 years of experience without a degree.
1 year of experience with ORACLE or similar Enterprise Business Systems.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; no visa sponsorship available.
Ability to access export-controlled items is necessary for employment.
Experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
Develop and manage contracts by reviewing requirements and negotiating agreements.
Lead procurement projects, including sourcing goods and services and cost reduction initiatives.
Identify and implement solutions to improve procurement processes and compliance.
Provide direct support to the plant for procurement operational challenges.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage project timelines and deliverables.
Benefits
Opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Collaborative work culture with cross-functional teams.
Exposure to diverse procurement strategies and project management.
Hands-on experience with contract development and supplier management.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
The Procurement Sourcing Specialist will provide procurement and project management support to ensure the plant's goals are met through the execution of procurement strategies. Procurement strategies include but are not limited to the security of supply, cost savings, optimization of processes, and supplier risk mitigations.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
Contract Development and Management
Review plant requirements and statements of work (SOWs) to identify potential suppliers and contractors.
Create, review, and negotiate service agreements and purchase orders to ensure all contract language accurately reflects the scope, requirements, deliverables, performance metrics, pricing, schedule and terms and conditions appropriately.
Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with company contract procedures prior to issuance.
Monitor contract performance to ensure requirements are being met and provide risk mitigation actions as necessary.
Project Management
Lead and support procurement related projects including the sourcing of goods, services, outplant and CAPEX, cost reduction initiatives, supplier growth strategies and supplier onboarding.
Coordinate with cross functional team stakeholders to define project timeliness, manage deliverables and provide action plans to eliminate project delay.
Process Control and Compliance
Identify inefficiencies with procurement processes across the Segment and implement solutions to reduce process waste, improve cost effectiveness, and maintain a high level of compliance with procurement and financial procedures.
Site Support
Provide direct support to the plant to resolve procurement operational challenges and to ensure a consistent and high level of execution.
At times, provide backup executional support of plants including, but not limited to the issuance of RFQs, placement of purchase orders, reconciliation of invoices, and other as needed administrative tasks.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Three (3) years of experience working in Procurement or Contract Development/Management within procurement with a Bachelor's degree from accredited institution. OR in lieu of degree, five (5) years' experience.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in ORACLE, or similar type Enterprise Business Systems.
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.
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 Qualifications:
Experience in a manufacturing setting highly desired
Prior experience managing capital expenditures (CAPEX) is a plus
Experience working with Microsoft Office with strong emphasis on Excel and Word.
Willingness to frequently visit plant's shop floor for better understanding of operations
Customer-oriented personality.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform metrics and reports on various data collections.
Salary Range:
The base pay range for this position in California, $80,000 - $100,000/year. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
About Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace is a global leader in engineered metal products. The company provides aerospace components, such as jet engine and industrial gas turbine components, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace has a strong focus on research and development, and has been awarded numerous patents for its innovative products and processes. The company has a global presence, with operations in North America, Europe, and Asia. Howmet Aerospace was formerly known as Arconic Inc. and changed its name to Howmet Aerospace Inc. in April 2020.
