Strategic Procurement Specialist

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Procurement Buyer to support plant procurement strategies, ensuring continuity of supply and cost savings.

You will secure value for materials and services while complying with policies and audits, and work closely with Purchasing, Receiving, Finance, and Operations to optimize supplier performance. Key duties include RFQ management, supplier evaluation, price/term negotiations, PO issuance, and cross-functional problem solving on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred; or a minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing or finance.
• 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 entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Responsibilities

• Prepare requests for quotation and proposals in support of plant requirements.
• Evaluate supplier quotations and perform cost analyses to identify best value based on price, quality, delivery, and supplier capability.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and lead times in alignment with plant and business objectives.
• Issue purchase orders against approved requisitions to support production, operational, and inventory needs.
• Manage and maintain purchase orders to ensure pricing accuracy and supplier commitments.
• Monitor invoices on hold and resolve discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Shipping, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Accounts Payable, and Facilities to resolve plant-related issues.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Procurement Buyer to support plant procurement strategies, ensuring continuity of supply and cost savings.

You will secure value for materials and services while complying with policies and audits, and work closely with Purchasing, Receiving, Finance, and Operations to optimize supplier performance. Key duties include RFQ management, supplier evaluation, price/term negotiations, PO issuance, and cross-functional problem solving on the shop floor.