Category Manager - Direct Materials

Arconic; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Arconic in the United States is seeking a Category Manager for Direct Materials to develop and execute global category strategies for alloying materials crucial to manufacturing operations.

This role leads the commercial management of a multi-million-dollar spend portfolio, driving competitive advantage through strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, market intelligence, risk mitigation, and total cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Strategic sourcing
• Supplier relationship management
• Market intelligence and risk mitigation

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global category strategies for alloying materials.
• Lead commercial management of multi-million-dollar spend portfolio.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Business Unit leadership to ensure continuity of supply and cost optimization.

Job description

Reporting to the Director, Metal Procurement, the Category Manager, Direct Materials is responsible for developing and executing global category strategies for alloying materials critical to Arconic's manufacturing operations. This role leads the commercial management of a multi-million-dollar spend portfolio, driving competitive advantage through strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, market intelligence, risk mitigation, and total cost optimization.

The successful candidate will partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Business Unit leadership to ensure continuity of supply, deliver sustainable cost improvements, and support the company's growth and profitability objectives. This position requires a strategic mindset, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to navigate complex global supply markets while building collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and key suppliers.