Supply Chain Sourcing Specialist

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• Lead the strategic sourcing process for the assigned commodities and projects
• Develop sourcing strategies by analyzing the supply base, market conditions, and technology roadmaps
• Lead contractual negotiations with suppliers on NDA’s, Terms & Conditions and Long-term agreements
• Identify potential suppliers, analyze capabilities, and develop a sourcing strategy and roadmap for Howmet stakeholders
• Perform detailed analysis of supplier quote submissions based on cost breakdown data and support it with Total Cost of Ownership and should-costs
• Identify and implement cost reductions on new and series production products and services
• Manage supplier relationships including monitoring supplier performance, competitiveness and take necessary steps to address gaps and resolve issues
• Support the efforts of supplier quality team for supplier development, qualification, and quality issues resolution
• Recommend and effectively present leadership sourcing strategies for multiple programs that meet the business objectives and timelines
• Build relationships across multiple teams (Corporate, Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations) and work across different levels in the organization to ensure program timelines are achieved
• Process requisitions and place purchase orders to ensure a continuous supply of materials and services, maintaining responsibility for each procurement until all items are received, accepted, invoiced and paid
• Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors to ensure that Howmet receives best value for each purchasing dollar expended
• Monitor supplier performance, maintaining a close relationship with vendors. May visit vendor facilities to review operations and suggest resources for improvement
• Maintain positive, mutually beneficial relationships between suppliers and the Company
• Work closely with Engineering, Research & Development, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and other internal customers to determine requirements and to ensure superior levels of service
• Coordinate the purchasing process in the Focus Factories and provide guidance and direction on implementing and maintaining best practices
• Utilize electronic business enterprise systems to leverage management of purchasing activities
• Serve as a resource to the organization and provide education and training on purchasing matters
• Ensure that all work activities are performed in accordance with established safety and environmental standards
• Maintain full compliance with Company policies and procedures and conduct all activities in accordance with the Howmet’s Guide to Business Conduct
• Demonstrate a knowledge of and commitment to Howmet Business Systems manufacturing principles and techniques

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain, production management, logistics, or a closely related discipline is required.
• 3+ years of experience purchasing a wide range of materials, products, and services in a manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to the principles of lean manufacturing. A thorough knowledge of electronic business enterprise systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interface effectively with vendors and internal/external customers.
• Excellent negotiations skills to secure best value for the company.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and demonstrated experience sourcing commodities like steel, aluminum, electro/electronic and mechanical components, tooling and finished goods.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Passion for results, strategy, and hands on execution.
• Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage large and/or difficult suppliers, with complex/diversified portfolios. Ability to resolve disputes while preserving relationships with suppliers and internal staff.
• Strong written and verbal skills as well as organizational and program management capabilities.
• New Product Introduction experience is preferred.

• Five years buying experience in commodities such as indirect commodities, CNC machining, raw material, sheet metal fabrication,…