Howmet Aerospace

Senior Buyer

Howmet Aerospace • $75K — $95K *
Branford, CT 06405In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or Engineering.
  • U.S. person status due to ITAR regulations: U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.
  • Three years of experience in Procurement, Finance, or Supply Chain.
  • Onsite work required at Branford CT Facility regularly.
  • Willingness to visit the shop floor frequently.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare requests for quotes and proposals based on Plant requirements.
  • Review quotations and conduct cost analyses for best value determination.
  • Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and lead times to align with Plant goals.
  • Place purchase orders to support production, operations, and inventory needs.
  • Manage purchase orders for accurate pricing and vendor promise dates.
  • Monitor invoices on hold and facilitate resolution with stakeholders and suppliers.
  • Collaborate with various departments to address Plant issues promptly.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work directly with Procurement Segment Manager and cross-functional teams.
  • Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment with dynamic operational needs.
  • Focus on supplier risk mitigation and cost optimization strategies.
  • Engagement in compliance and audit protocols to ensure company standards.
  • Professional development through supplier onboarding and item setup processes.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Job Summary:

The selected candidate will report to the Procurement Segment Manager and provide support to the Winsted and Branford Facilities & be located in Winsted, CT to ensure Business Unit 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 mitigation. The overall goal is to support production schedule while obtaining the best achievable value for supplies and services while maintaining compliance with company procedures.

Essential Job Functions & 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.
  • Ensure compliance with all Audit protocols and complete Audit responsibilities as required.
  • 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.

Basic Qualifications:

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or Engineering.
  • This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
  • Three years of experience working in Procurement, Finance, or Supply Chain.
  • This position is also required to perform work onsite at Branford CT. Facility on regular basis.
  • Willingness to frequently visit the shop floor for better understanding of Plant operations

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 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.
  • Customer-oriented personality.


Export-Controlled Data
  • 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.


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.
Learn more about Howmet Aerospace
Size
19,900 employees
Market Cap
$16 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$261 million
5 Year Trend
-16.7%
Revenue
$5.2 billion
NASDAQ
HWM
* Ladders Estimates

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