Strategic Capital Procurement Lead

Howmet Aerospace; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a procurement professional to support Whitehall Campus in Michigan. The role reports to the Whitehall Operations Procurement Manager and focuses on executing procurement strategies, capital purchases, and supplier management to meet production goals.

Responsibilities include preparing RFQs, evaluating quotations, negotiating terms, placing and tracking purchase orders, and collaborating across Shipping, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to resolve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree requirement in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or Engineering OR a HS diploma with six years related experience in Procurement/Supply Chain.
• Authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare request for quotes and proposals based on plant requirements.
• Review quotations and perform cost analyses to determine best value.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms and lead times that align with plant goals.
• Place purchase orders to support production, operations, and inventory needs.
• Monitor invoices on hold and coordinate with stakeholders and suppliers for resolution.
• Collaborate with Shipping, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Accounts Payable, Facilities to resolve plant issues.
• Lead assessment of lease vs purchase decisions for production facilities
• Lead procurement activities involving capital purchases for production facilities

Skills

Business awareness

Relationship building

Execution mindset

Communication

Negotiation

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or Engineering

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a procurement professional to support Whitehall Campus in Michigan. The role reports to the Whitehall Operations Procurement Manager and focuses on executing procurement strategies, capital purchases, and supplier management to meet production goals.

Responsibilities include preparing RFQs, evaluating quotations, negotiating terms, placing and tracking purchase orders, and collaborating across Shipping, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to resolve