Manufacturing Operations Buyer

Howmet Aerospace; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in Kingston, NY is seeking a Procurement Operations Buyer to implement cost savings initiatives and optimize procurement strategies. This essential role involves developing sourcing strategies and leading negotiations with suppliers to reduce costs and ensure compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing setting, with a focus on strategic sourcing and supply chain. The position offers an annual salary range of $75,000 to $95,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years' experience in a high-volume component manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of five years in strategic sourcing, supply chain logistics experience.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement cost reduction activities at the location.
• Develop sourcing strategies by analyzing supply base and market conditions.
• Lead contractual negotiations with suppliers.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supply chain logistics

Contractual negotiations

Cost reduction strategies

Process improvement

Education

Associate degree in Engineering, Business or Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or Accounting

Job description

Job Overview

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) in Kingston, NY is looking for a Procurement Operations Buyer to implement cost savings initiatives and process cost reduction activities. The buyer will be a member of the Kingston, NY location procurement team and support and implement Howmet procurement strategy and mission. This is a key change‑agent position accountable for results, with minimal guidance, in the assigned areas of responsibility. This position will be responsible for developing strategies, priorities and directing implementation in the assigned areas.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and implement cost reduction activities at the location using the optimized process.
• Strive to achieve maximum leveraging of Howmet’s spend through online bidding, low‑cost country sourcing and supplier collaboration to reduce costs. Focus on unit price, product design, substitution and consumption reduction based on root‑cause problem solving and process improvement.
• Develop sourcing strategies by analyzing the supply base, market conditions, and technology roadmaps.
• Lead contractual negotiations with suppliers on NDAs, terms & conditions, and long‑term agreements.
• Identify potential suppliers, analyze capabilities, and develop a sourcing strategy and roadmap for Howmet stakeholders.
• Perform detailed analysis of supplier quote submissions based on cost breakdown data and support it with total cost of ownership and should‑costs.
• Implement payment terms to improve working capital, evaluate inventories of purchased material, and drive inventory reduction initiatives through consignment, vendor‑managed inventories, shared inventories, process improvement and other inventory management tools.
• Strive for procurement process optimization and waste elimination.
• Ensure the location is supplied with goods and services required to maintain continuous operation, weighing appropriate risk factors when making buy/supply decisions.
• Ensure compliance with Howmet standards and local regulations; provide data for procurement related ASAT, customer ISO and other audit protocols; act as SPA for import compliance including ITAR compliance.

Salary

Salary range – $75,000 to $95,000 annual.

Education Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate degree, preferred in Engineering, Business or Accounting.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in a high‑volume component manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of five (5) years of that time in strategic sourcing, supply chain logistics experience.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or Accounting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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