Procurement Lead

Responsibilities

The Procurement Lead oversees the daily activities of the procurement team, ensuring timely, accurate, and cost-effective quoting and purchasing of materials, supplies, and services. This role provides direct supervision, coaching, and workflow coordination for procurement staff, while maintaining hands-on responsibility for complex purchasing tasks and vendor relationships.

• Directs the activities of procurement staff, assigns daily tasks, monitors workload, and ensures timely completion of purchasing activities.
• Defines purchasing strategies and tactics to ensure Plant and BU targets are met.
• Administers the quoting and purchasing of materials, products, and services at competitive pricing levels consistent with specification requirements.
• Oversees requisition review, PO creation, order tracking, and delivery notification; personally handles complex or high-value purchases.
• Develops and manages a qualified supplier base and maintains strong supplier relationships.
• Negotiates pricing within approved guidelines of all materials, products, and services.
• Communicates supplier issues to BU Procurement and/or Category Management; resolves escalated vendor issues.
• Actively communicates and provides timely information to keep appropriate personnel informed.
• Safeguards supplier contracts to ensure consistency with U.S. laws and meet the needs of the organization.
• Develops, administers, and coordinates purchasing policies and procedures.
• Keeps current on new technologies and markets.
• Trains and develops all purchasing personnel, ensures team adherence to purchasing policies, documentation standards, and audit requirements.
• Partners with operations, sales, and finance to support production schedules and resolve material-related issues.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline procurement workflows, reduce lead times, and improve supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Business, Supply Chain, or Finance.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Supply Chain or Purchasing position.
• Minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of procurement and financial best practices and compliance (Sarbanes Oxley, 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous defense and aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Ability to write and negotiate complex contracts for the obtaining of goods and services.
• Proficient PC skills in a Windows environment.
• Experience with IFS (ERP Systems).
• Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of business law.
• Supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience with machining and manufacturing processes.
• Extensive raw materials background.
• Demonstrated project leadership skills.
• Experience with ISO quality systems.

About Us

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 $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, 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.

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 $110,000 to $120,000.

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We 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.