Senior Machining Purchases Strategist

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Carson (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Carson, CA is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage sourcing and purchasing for machined components, castings, and related services.

You will ensure supplier capability, maintain quality and cost efficiency, and drive continuous improvement in the supply chain. The role requires strong negotiation skills, the ability to read technical drawings, and extensive experience with MS Office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a buying/purchasing function.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship.
• Export-controlled data access eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and buying across machined components, outside processes, forgings, castings, and other semi-finished products.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specs to align sourcing with optimal suppliers for manufacturability and cost efficiency.
• Reconcile invoice and payment issues and drive root-cause solutions.
• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives and streamline processes.
• Ensure continuity of supplies and services to maintain operations.
• Assess risk factors in buy/supply decisions.
• Support audits and maintain compliance with company standards.

Skills

5+ years purchasing experience

Negotiation skills

MS Office proficiency

Reading blueprints/ drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in business / economics / supply chain / engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Carson, CA is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage sourcing and purchasing for machined components, castings, and related services.

You will ensure supplier capability, maintain quality and cost efficiency, and drive continuous improvement in the supply chain. The role requires strong negotiation skills, the ability to read technical drawings, and extensive experience with MS Office.