Procurement Specialist

Supply Chain Position

Howmet Aerospace, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation.

Job Summary:

The selected candidate will report to the Procurement Operations Manager and provide support to the IGT and HSC Procurement Team located in Hampton, VA 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 mitigations. 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.

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:

• 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 Qualifications:

• 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.