Commodity Manager, Procurement

Arconic; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arconic seeks a Procurement Specialist in Pittsburgh, who will be responsible for achieving the best total cost position for external spend within assigned categories. This role focuses on category management, ensuring supplier performance, and addressing contract and service issues.

The ideal candidate will lead sourcing initiatives, define category strategies, and work closely with stakeholders to maximize procurement efficiency using state-of-the-art software.

Qualifications

• Experience in category management and procurement processes.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships and resolve disputes.
• Proficiency in procurement IT software.

Responsibilities

• Define category strategy and lead sourcing initiatives.
• Manage critical supplier relationships with business stakeholders.
• Execute procurement processes using state-of-the-art IT support.

Job description

Description

• The overall goal is to achieve the best total cost position for all external spend within the assigned Categories, the lowest sourcing risks, and best supplier performances to ensure the highest efficiency and effectiveness of the Procurement team.
• Category Management is responsible for an assigned set of categories and contracts within Indirect Materials and Services. This specific role will be accountable for definition of the category strategy, leading sourcing initiatives, contracting and the management of critical supplier relationships in conjunction with key business stakeholders, procurement operations and leadership teams.
• He/she serves as the point of escalation for supplier issues within the assigned categories and contracts including issues related to service, delivery, commercial terms and contractual disputes.
• He/she must execute best-in-class procurement processes using state-of-the-art procurement IT software support, ensuring the Procurement organization is utilizing the maximum potential within global and local markets (Cost Savings, Innovation, Quality, Logistics).
• This position will report directly to the Senior Director, Procurement - Indirect Category Management and Central Services.