Strategic Sourcing Manager (Engineered Components)

Howmet Aerospace; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching program

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in California is seeking a seasoned strategic sourcing professional to define and execute long-term sourcing strategies. You will evaluate and manage suppliers in the aerospace sector, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 7 years' experience in strategic sourcing, along with strong negotiation skills and technical fluency. Competitive salary of $100k-$150k offered, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strategic sourcing in Aerospace, Defense or Space sectors.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in strategic sourcing in aerospace or similar manufacturing environments.
• Legally authorized to work in the US. Employment eligibility verification required.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute long‑range sourcing strategies for engineered categories.
• Source, evaluate, and onboard suppliers based on technical capability.
• Lead drafting and execution of long-term agreements with strategic partners.

Skills

Industry Experience

Technical Fluency

High-Stakes Negotiation

Quality First Mindset

Strategic Resilience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field

Master’s degree or relevant certifications (CPM, APICS, CPIM, P.E.)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Strategy Development: define and execute long‑range sourcing strategies for engineered categories such as castings, forgings, and precision machined parts.
• Supplier Management: source, evaluate, and onboard suppliers based on technical capability, total cost of ownership, operational excellence, and risk.
• Cost Optimization: use "should-cost" modeling and benchmarking to identify savings and lead "make-vs-buy" analyses.
• Contract Negotiation: lead drafting and execution of Long‑Term Agreements and master service agreements with key strategic partners.
• Risk Mitigation: monitor market trends and material‑cost drivers to minimize supply‑chain disruptions.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership: partner with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to align supplier strategy, selection, and ensure successful new‑supplier onboarding.

Skills

• Industry Experience: 5+ years of strategic sourcing in Aerospace, Defense, or Space sectors.
• Technical Fluency: interpret complex aerospace drawings, material certifications (CoC), and rigorous testing specs.
• High‑Stakes Negotiation: manage multi‑year Long‑Term Agreements with aerospace suppliers.
• Quality First Mindset: deep understanding of First‑Article Inspection (FAI) and Root‑Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).
• Strategic Resilience: pivot when global supply chains shift to maintain steady flow of parts.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in strategic sourcing in aerospace, automotive, and/or similar manufacturing environments.
• 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.
• Position entails access to export‑controlled items and offers are conditioned upon ability to lawfully obtain access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or relevant certifications (CPM, APICS, CPIM, P.E.).
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and understanding manufacturing processes.
• Technical knowledge in engineered components (machined components, forgings, castings, raw materials).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Advanced data analysis skills using Excel and ERP systems (SAP/Oracle).
• Experience with MRP/ERP business systems (Oracle preferred).
• Experience within an aerospace, aviation, or automotive manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple large projects and interact with all organization levels.
• Experience identifying and executing an optimized supply chain.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work on site in California (Torrance, Fullerton, or Brea). Remote work not considered.
• Must be able to travel up to 50%, including local, domestic, and intercontinental travel.

Benefits and Salary

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), a 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. Salary range is $100k‑$150k.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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