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Howmet Aerospace

Buyer (Finance)

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 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, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.comBasic Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution;
Minimum of 2 years of previous work experience in purchasing or supply chain management
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility is 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. ITRA defines U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident (ie. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of production planning, inventory management, JIT concepts and MRP highly desired
Hands on experience working with a business forecast, production planning or purchasing highly desired
Oracle QAD experience preferred
Familiar with a wide variety of manufacturing processes preferred

Benefits/Salary:

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. The salary range for this position is $69,000 to $99,000.Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Buyer in our City of Industry, California location. HFS is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we're the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.

About Howmet Aerospace

Born from many well-known and long-standing brands, Howmet Fastening Systems, headquartered in Torrance, California, is the premier designer and manufacturer of aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, fluid fittings and installation tools. Our products are used nose to tail on commercial and military aircraft, as well as on jet engines, industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, wind turbines, solar power systems, and construction and industrial equipment.

Description:

Responsible for identifying and implementing cost reduction activities at the location using Howmet procurement tools and technology in support of location, BU and Howmet objectives.
Support buy/supply/pay practices and the administrative process to drive process optimization and automation;
Assist with forecasting raw material, components and supplies consumption.
Place purchase orders for direct materials and administer indirect purchases;
Coordinate supplier's delivery schedules to meet production needs;
Monitor resource requirements to assure schedule requirements are met;
Maintain minimum inventory to support the production schedule. Work with other buyer/planners or operations staff to develop and execute JIT stocking programs with suppliers;
Interface with other departments (Shipping, Processing, Engineering, Quality) to resolve problems with timely resolution;
Interface with production to resolve problems relevant to direct materials and services, raw material quality, quantity verification and delivery in support of production demands;
Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement on a daily basis by your actions. Take the initiate to resolve purchasing issues with and without interaction from supervision. Willingly participate with production teams to resolve purchasing issues;
Perform other tasks as needed in support of manufacturing operations, customers and suppliers;
Helps to ensure that Global Procedures, quality and the standards for the department are adhered to and maintained;
Assumes other special activities and responsibilities from time to time as required;
Adheres to Howmet EH&S, Quality, Continuous Improvements and other Company Policies.
Self-starter; must be able to contribute to creating his/her job content.

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