Maintenance Inventory & Purchasing Specialist

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Hampton, VA is seeking a Maintenance Inventory & Purchasing Coordinator (IGT).

The role focuses on managing spare part inventory, coordinating procurement, and supporting the preventive maintenance program to keep production running efficiently. You will work with Maintenance Supervisors, Facilities Engineers, and the Automation Controls team to ensure accurate inventory, timely work orders, and compliant processes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing environment or maintenance related field (Hydraulic Systems, CNC Machines, etc).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an office administrative role managing inventory and scheduling operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
• Employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify Microsoft Excel sheets using conditional formatting, formulas, and macros.
• Prepare Preventive Maintenance work orders on a weekly basis.
• Assist in developing general Maintenance procedures and work instructions.
• Request quotations for spare parts based on technical requests from Engineering and Maintenance teams.
• Order and track spare parts requests in the on-site Purchasing system.
• Organize ordered, received, on hold, and cancelled requests within an Excel spreadsheet.
• Maintain the Critical Equipment Spare Part Excel Sheet and create identification tags for parts received.
• Assist in planning Maintenance shutdowns with Supervisors and Facilities Engineering.
• Ensure a safe, organized workstation and adherence to company policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate or Bachelor’s in procurement, planning, or maintenance reliability

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Inventory software

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Hampton, VA is seeking a Maintenance Inventory & Purchasing Coordinator (IGT).

The role focuses on managing spare part inventory, coordinating procurement, and supporting the preventive maintenance program to keep production running efficiently. You will work with Maintenance Supervisors, Facilities Engineers, and the Automation Controls team to ensure accurate inventory, timely work orders, and compliant processes.