Procurement Specialist I – Hybrid (POs & ERP)

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Simi Valley (CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Simi Valley, CA seeks a Procurement/Inventory Associate to manage data entry of purchase orders, track deliveries, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely, accurate procurement records.

You will support ERP processes, prepare reports, and participate in cross-functional reviews while adhering to company policies. The role requires at least 2 years in procurement or inventory management, with strong MS Office and ERP experience, and the ability to communicate

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of working knowledge of procurement, planning, and/or inventory management.
• High School Diploma.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Enter purchase orders and amendments into the ERP (COP/Oracle) via Autoload or manual entry.
• Verify accuracy of PO data (pricing, terms, delivery dates).
• Track order status and follow up with vendors to meet delivery schedules.
• Reconcile discrepancies between vendor confirmations and system records.
• Issue RFQs, purchase orders, and order confirmations.
• Follow up on RFQs, non-confirmed orders, and delivery updates.
• Maintain a supplier database and update contact information.
• Ensure data accuracy in the procurement database.
• Generate weekly and monthly procurement reports (e.g., PO status, vendor performance).
• Participate in cross-functional process review meetings.
• Ensure all purchases comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Perform any additional tasks assigned by management that support the procurement function.
• Works with Sales and Quality Assurance group in coordinating vendor approvals.
• Able to identify opportunities for process improvement

Skills

Procurement

Planning

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP (COP/Oracle)

MS Office

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Simi Valley, CA seeks a Procurement/Inventory Associate to manage data entry of purchase orders, track deliveries, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely, accurate procurement records.

You will support ERP processes, prepare reports, and participate in cross-functional reviews while adhering to company policies. The role requires at least 2 years in procurement or inventory management, with strong MS Office and ERP experience, and the ability to communicate