Procurement Operations Manager

Arconic Corporation; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Arconic Corporation is seeking a Procurement Operations Manager to oversee strategic vision and tactical procurement execution. You will lead the plant's procurement and storeroom functions, align with operations and finance, and manage sourcing across MRO, contractors, and service providers.

The role focuses on cost reduction, supplier performance, and building a high-performing procurement team to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing management.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.
• Knowledge of export controls (ITAR) compliance.
• CPSM certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Achieve the best total cost position for external spend of the plant.
• Develop and lead the plant procurement team and storeroom department.
• Develop strategic and tactical plans to achieve cost savings and working capital improvement.
• Lead Kaizen workshops and supplier productivity workshops.

Skills

Purchasing management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Procurement

Sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPSM certification

Job description

The Procurement Operations Manager position includes both creation of strategic vision, and tactical management including execution of the following essential functions, examples include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the Procurement and Storeroom functions
• Structure, staff, lead and develop the procurement operations team to meet business needs and deliver procurement objectives.
• Areas of sourcing responsibility include:maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) supplies; contractors; engineering; local service providers and third party outsourcing of production processes (OSP).
• Act as the key interface between the procurement organization and business unit leadership. Works closely with operations, maintenance, and finance leaders to ensure congruence between plant operating objectives and procurement activities.
• Reports to the Director of Procurement Operations, Global Rolled Products (GRP) & Arconic Extrusions (AEX) divisions.

In this role, you will:

• The overall goal of the Procurement Operations Manager is to achieve the best total cost position for all external spend of the respective business unit plant, the lowest sourcing risks, and the best supplier performances for the plant and procurement team. The position is responsible to develop and lead the plant procurement team and storeroom department.
• Develop, support and implement strategic and tactical plans that achieve cost savings, working capital improvement and procurement process cost reduction objectives.
• Understand the overall business strategy and objectives, plant operations, processes and material requirements to ensure selected materials, goods and services support business requirements.
• Lead non-commercial events as required to meet cost reduction objectives, including Kaizen workshops, supplier productivity workshops and working capital / inventory workshops.

You have:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing management.
• 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.
• This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.

Exceptional Candidates also have:

• Proven leadership in purchasing management in a manufacturing environment
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) is preferred