Purchasing & Logistics Manager

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; City of Monash; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Victoria, AU, seeks an experienced Purchasing professional to lead supplier sourcing, negotiate terms, and manage inventory with a focus on quality compliance and cost reduction.

The role requires five+ years in manufacturing purchasing and at least two years of supervisory experience, along with strong communication and ERP/Office skills. You will coordinate with Finance, Quality, and Operations to ensure timely deliveries and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years purchasing experience in manufacturing.
• Two years supervisory experience preferred.
• Proven ability to negotiate supplier terms to reduce cost and risk.
• Strong verbal and written communication, with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Purchase activities aligned to Quality Standards and Howmet requirements.
• Maintain procedures conforming to AS9100, IATF16949, ISO standards and Howmet policies.
• Audit and update processes to ensure ongoing conformance.
• Manage supplier relationships, on-time delivery, and budget adherence.
• Monitor domestic and international suppliers and inventory controls.
• Provide inventory forecasts and manage excess stock per CIP goals.
• Negotiate terms to improve cost, quality, and delivery.
• Cooperate with IMEX import/export requirements and freight logistics.
• Ensure proper testing of intermediate/finished goods and correct labeling.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Supervisory experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office 2010

ERP BAAN

Crystal Reports

Job description

• Job Schedule Full time

Responsibilities

Key position responsibilities(The duties that must be performed on a regular basis to accomplish the result.):

Key expected position results / outcomes:

Ensure purchasing practices are undertaken in accordance with specified Quality Standards and Howmet requirements.

Ensure purchasing procedures, work instructions and processes meet Howmet’s requirements and conform to AS9100, IATF16949, IS09001, ISO14001 and Howmet procedures under ASAT, FBP, EHS and IMEX.

Audit and update procedures and processes as required to ensure ongoing conformance.

Undertake supplier management activities to ensure products and services are received by HFS on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.

Monitor suppliers (domestic and international) and assist with the site’s inventory control activities to ensure that accurate quantities of stock are purchased at the correct price and delivered within specific timeframes.

Inventory levels maintained at a minimum level, through effective utilisation of just in time delivery arrangements with suppliers.

Meet the site’s days on hand (DOH) inventory value and on time delivery targets (OTD).

Provide the Finance Department with inventory forecasts as required

Manage excess stock in accordance with Howmet policies.

Communicate any delays to lead times to relevant Department(s) and identify alternative solutions where necessary.

Source, engage and approve raw material, finished goods and component suppliers in accordance with approved specifications.

Select reliable sources of supply, engaging complimentary suppliers and working with key suppliers to improve value delivered to the organisation.

Ensure suppliers are engaged in accordance with HFS purchasing protocol and agreements.

Ensure all intermediate and finished products are tested in accordance with internal standards and specifications.

Ensure wire samples are tested in accordance with site procedures

Notify the Quality Department and Supplier in the event of a non-conformance result and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Negotiate with existing suppliers, improvements to cost, quality, payment and delivery terms to ensure a more beneficial outcome and lowered risk profile for HFS.

Review all supplier arrangements on a periodic basis and negotiate outcomes that result in improved terms of business for HFS, thereby meeting Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) objectives.

Communicate significant price changes to the Sales, Finance and Manufacturing Departments in a timely manner.

Analyse vendor/supplier performance on a quarterly basis thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement process.Advise suppliers of any performance issues and necessary corrective actions.Escalate unresolved matters to the Operations Manager.

Provide freight quotations for internal stakeholders as required.

Provision of freight quotations, within established policies and procedures which optimise handling, storage and transport resources.

Ensure that goods are received in accordance with approved site procedures.

In conjunction with the Warehouse Supervisor, resolve any non conformances with received goods.This pertains to product labelling, environmental and occupational health and safety issues.

Manage the allocation of company property that is utilised by sub-contractors.

Ensure sub-contractors in possession of HFS property have appropriate contracts in place.

Ensuring a register is maintained to track allocations of HFS property.

Undertake IMEX Import SPA functions

Ensure Purchasing complies with all IMEX requirements

Audit shipments, or as directed by the IMEX ASAT requirement

Review the Australian Customs Notification Emails and ensure this information is communicated to appropriate personnel.

Apply import permits as required. This must be coordinated with the TFP and Customer Service.

Ensure the IMEX Management Board (Import) is maintained

Provide import IMEX training to appropriate personnel, including, but not limited to Customer Service, Purchasing & Warehouse.

Reconcile freight billing and import Customs Entry Declaration in the shipment logbook

Assist in the investigation and resolution of any import issues with Freight Forwards or Government Agencies. Ensure all matters are reported to the Director Global Trade Compliance, Transportation & Cargo Security.

Undertake other duties and responsibilities as reasonably required to support business and operational requirements.

Qualifications

Experience

• Mandatory: Minimum five (5) years’ purchasing experience within the manufacturing sector.
• Desired: Two (2) years’ previous supervisory experience in purchasing.
• Mandatory: Demonstrated aptitude in the negotiation of supplier agreements that result in lower cost and risk profile for the organisation.

Technical Knowledge

• Mandatory: Microsoft 2010 Office Suite, intermediate level.
• Mandatory: Significant experience with Enterprise Resource Planning systems, including BAAN and Crystal.

Capabilities / Skills

• Mandatory: High level of motivation with the ability to prioritise workload in a time-restrictive setting.
• Mandatory: Capacity to undertake mixed functions such as answering phones, responding to emails and undertaking administrative functions within a time-restrictive setting.
• Mandatory: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the capacity to engage in challenging conversations with external stakeholders.
• Mandatory: Excellent negotiation skills, both verbal and written.
• Mandatory: Excellent attention to detail.