Procurement Analyst

Howmet Aerospace•Pittsburgh, PA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Analyst supports the Engines Procurement team through the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, monitoring, and reporting. The role collaborates with internal stakeholders to promote adherence to policies and procedures, mitigate risk, and improve procurement efficiency. It is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and reports to the Manager of the Center of Excellence for Engines Procurement. Travel of up to 25% is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Procurement, or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in procurement or a similar field.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
Must meet ITAR U.S. person status requirements: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.
Strong knowledge of data systems and ability to work with large data sets.
Proficiency with PC-based software, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Power Automate; ability to create spreadsheets, reports, and presentations.
Communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply experience and expertise innovatively.
Ability to develop and apply reporting methodologies.
Ability to drive improvement through supplier ratings, metrics, feedback, and project management.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, demanding environment.
Passion for excellence.
Ability to interpret and apply procurement policies and compliance requirements.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and maintain stakeholder relationships.
Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills to ensure accuracy in data entry and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with procurement lifecycle tools and ERP systems.
Ability to build slide decks and presentations as communication tools tailored to different audiences.

Responsibilities

Assist in driving procurement process excellence and continuous improvement.
Assist with analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and monitoring end-to-end procurement processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and automation.
Support the development and rollout of procurement policies and process standards, ensuring initiatives are consistently governed, scalable, and business-focused.
Participate in projects and actions to improve supplier performance.
Consult with the Procurement team to identify improvement opportunities.
Create reports for internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
Collaborate with team members to collect and analyze data.
Visualize data using graphs, infographics, and other methods.
Establish KPIs to measure the effectiveness of business decisions.
Structure large data sets to identify usable information.
Prepare presentations and reports based on recommendations and findings.