Category Manager - Manufacturing Procurement

Arconic; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Arconic is seeking a Category Manager – Outside Processing / Contract Manufacturing to drive strategic sourcing and supplier relationships within our Corporate Transportation Procurement organization. This role focuses on developing category strategies, managing projects, and delivering cost savings with strong stakeholder collaboration.

The position reports to the Sr. Director of Indirect Procurement and can be based at Pittsburgh HQ or at one of our plant locations, requiring a blend of

Qualifications

• Experience developing category strategies and driving savings.
• Strong collaboration with stakeholders across operations, quality, and customers.
• Knowledge of logistics and inter-connectivity to upstream/downstream processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies for Outside Processing / Contract Manufacturing.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, project management, and supplier relationship management.
• Drive transparency, process optimization, and cost savings for stakeholders and customers.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Project management

Relationship management

Supply chain knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Job description

Arconic has an exciting opportunity to join our team asCategory Manager – Outside Processing / Contract Manufacturingwithin our Corporate Transportation Procurement organization. This position will report to the Sr. Director of Indirect Procurement and can be situated either at our Headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA, or at one of our Production Plant locations (Davenport, IA – Alcoa, TN – Lancaster, PA). This individual will be innovative, analytical, process driven, and team oriented with an entrepreneurial approach to problems.

Job Summary:

This role will be responsible for development of category strategies, strategic sourcing initiatives, project management, and relationship management over Arconic Outside Processors / Contract Manufacturing 3rd party suppliers. We will look to this individual to develop fresh, creative, and effective ideas that drive transparency, process optimization, compliance, and cost savings with the overarching target of broadening and strengthening our service level to our stakeholders and customers.

We are looking for an individual who is motivated to make a difference in an area that is ripe with opportunity. This role requires knowledge of overall supply chain, sound financial acumen, and knowledge of logistics as well as their inter-connectivity to upstream supply chains and downstream customers. Excellent communication and partnership skills are essential as the role interfaces with a broad stakeholder base including operational teams, supply chain leaders, global process owners, Quality, customers, suppliers, etc.