Procurement Operations Manager

Howmet Aerospace • Dover, NJ

201d • $115,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. The selected candidate will report to the Plant Manager and provide managerial and leadership support to the HDC and HDA Procurement and Supply Chain Team located in Dover, NJ to ensure Business Unit goals are met through the execution of procurement strategies. Procurement strategies include but are not limited to the security of supply, cost savings, optimization of processes, and supplier risk mitigations. The overall goal is to support production schedule while obtaining the best achievable value for supplies and services while maintaining compliance with company procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business, Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, IT, Politics, Policy, Finance, Accounting, Data Science/Analytics, Marketing/Communication, Economics, Mathematics, or Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years' experience in Procurement or Supply Chain.
• Knowledge and understanding of procurement and financial best practices and compliance (Sarbanes Oxley, UCC Laws, Import/Export Laws, Etc.).
• 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 is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Nice To Haves

• Procurement experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to write and negotiate complex contracts for the obtaining of goods and services.
• Experience in ORACLE, or similar type Enterprise Business Systems experience.
• Willingness to frequently visit the shop floor for better understanding of Plant operations.
• Customer-oriented personality.
• Integrity and operates with utmost ethics; trustworthy; advocates for and complies with laws and audit functions; reports accurately; abides by agreed terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for the overall Plant procurement operations which includes direct, indirect and Capital spend.
• Provide guidance and leadership to Plant Procurement Specialists and Supply Chain Planners.
• Collaborate with the value stream (Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Etc.) to ensure procurement strategies align with Plant and BU goals.
• Share savings targets of plant specific spend with Location Management, Category Management and stakeholders.
• Manage supplier sourcing, negotiations, contracting and the executing of agreements to support plant requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and place counter measures to resolve any issues that may arise.
• Communicate supplier issues to BU Procurement, Category Management and Quality.
• Review Plant Procurement metrics and take the necessary actions to ensure Plant and BU targets are met.
• Responsible to ensure Procurement retains compliance with all auditing agencies; FBP, Quality -AS9100 (BSI), Customer, ASAT.
• Ensure the successful execution of Oracle related procurement processes including system enhancement implementations.
• Responsible for Raw Material forecasting, inventory management, cost management, and researching potential BOM issues effecting inventory accuracy.
• Oversee Oracle item and raw material transactional activity to drive inventory accuracy - including accurate cycle count program monitoring and maintenance for raw materials.
• Manage project related teams and plant procurement and supply chain initiatives.
• Ability to be flexible and manage competing priorities well; understand how to balance various deadlines and tensions both within the business and between the business and its partners.

Benefits

• Anticipated Pay Range: $115k -130k per year. *Pay rates within this range are determined based on various factors including experience, education, certifications, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees