Howmet Engine Systems (HES) is looking for a Procurement Operations Strategic Buyer to support the facility and to meet customer needs. This position is located at our aerospace manufacturing plant in Wichita Falls, TX. HOWMET AEROSPACE, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 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. For more information, visit www.howmet.com . Follow @howmet: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn and YouTube .

Join Howmet and join a network of people who are passionate about industry-changing technology that advances the world. You'll have the opportunity to work with leading global companies that operate in world-changing industries-such as aerospace, automotive, building and construction, defense and commercial transportation. It's not just a job. It's a career and a path to the future. You'll be part of a diverse culture of learning, teaching and mentorship. Howmet is fully committed to developing people: providing employees with the resources, learning and development opportunities they need to excel and build a career. The Procurement Buyer reports to the Plant Procurement Lead. He/she supports the Plant & Segment Procurement Team, on relevant Procurement activities, measures and operational activities in the execution of procurement strategies.

Major Activities/Key Challenges:

• Reports to Procurement Plant Lead
• Supports all relevant Segment Procurement Operations functions
• Works in close conjunction and alignment with other applicable Casting Facilities
• Assists on benchmarking efforts, should-be-cost analyses and business cases
• Supports the Segment Team Procurement in planning and monitoring suppliers, ASAT, etc..
• Creates, develops and accounts for tools and templates to simplify and streamline efficient communication between team members as well as efficient execution on all procurement-related tasks
• Supports internal and external communication on procurement tasks and goals
• Serves as help desk and support function on high yield procurement activities, e.g. supplier summits
• Communicates with suppliers on operational topics and supports negotiations and RfQs/RfPs in close alignment with the Strategic Buyers
• Participates in supplier meetings as needed
• Liaises with Financial Shared Services to resolve purchase to pay issues
• Work with and support other buyer/planners or operations staff to execute purchase orders, solve AP issues & communicate with suppliers as needed
• Interface with other departments (Shipping, Processing, Engineering, Quality) to resolve problems with timely resolution
• Helps to ensure that Global Procedures, quality and the standards for the department are adhered to and maintained
• Interface with other Buyers as well as production to resolve problems relevant to direct materials and services, raw material quality, quantity verification and delivery in support of production demands

JOB QUALIFICATIONS Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's (4 year) degree in Business Administration/Economics, Supply Chain or Equivalent
• 3 years of experience in procurement or purchasing management\
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITRA defines U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident (ie. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good knowledge of procurement processes, especially purchase-to-pay (operational)
• Technical understanding preferred
• Proficiency in data-mining and software applications
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Customer-oriented
• Oracle

PRIMARY LOCATION: United States-TX-Wichita Falls WORK LOCATIONS US WTH Wichita Falls, Texas PO Box 1616, 6200 Central Frwy Wichita Falls 76307-1616 JOB: Operations ORGANIZATION: 03171-95709 Procurement Administration SHIFT: Day Job JOB TYPE: Experienced HOURLY PAID OR SALARIED: Salaried JOB LEVEL: Salaried TRAVEL: Yes, 25 % of the Time JOB POSTING: Aug 9, 2021, 9:13:55 AM MINIMUM YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 3

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our 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. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, our differentiated technologies enable lighter, more fuel-efficient aircraft to operate with a lower carbon footprint.

We nurture an inclusive, respectful and values-based company culture, where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves. When they speak, we listen. When they act, we support. When they achieve, we recognize.