Senior Buyer

Howmet Aerospace•Winsted, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Buyer will report to the Procurement Segment Manager and provide support to the Winsted and Branford Facilities, being located in Winsted, CT. The role ensures Business Unit goals are met through the execution of procurement strategies, including security of supply, cost savings, optimization of processes, and supplier risk mitigation. The overall goal is to support the production schedule while obtaining the best achievable value for supplies and services, all while maintaining compliance with company procedures. This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status, and involves regular onsite work at the Branford CT Facility, with a willingness to frequently visit the shop floor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or Engineering.
U.S. person status (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee) due to ITAR regulations.
Three years of experience working in Procurement, Finance, or Supply Chain.
Willingness to frequently visit the shop floor for better understanding of Plant operations.
Required to perform work onsite at Branford CT Facility on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience in ORACLE, or similar type Enterprise Business Systems experience.
Experience working with Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform metrics and reports on various data collections.
Customer-oriented personality.

Responsibilities

Prepare request for quotes and proposals based on Plant requirements.
Review quotations and perform cost analyses to determine best value based on price, schedule, quality, and capability.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms and lead times that align with Plant goals.
Place purchase orders based on approved requisitions to support production, operations, and inventory needs.
Manage and maintain purchase orders to include accurate pricing, charge account codes and vendor promise dates.
Monitor invoices on hold and work with internal stakeholders and suppliers for resolution.
Work with the Receiving department to reconcile shipping documentation from suppliers.
Collaborate with other departments (Shipping, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Accounts Payable, Facilities, Etc.) to resolve Plant issues with timely resolution.
Ensure compliance with all Audit protocols and complete Audit responsibilities as required.
Assist in the on-boarding of new suppliers and new item set ups.
Ensure company procurement procedure compliance is met for quality and financial audits.
Provide excellent and attentive support to overall business operations.