Procurement Operations Manager

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will report to the Plant Manager and provide managerial and leadership support to the HDC and HDA Procurement and Supply Chain Team located in Dover, NJ to ensure Business Unit goals are met through the execution of procurement strategies. Procurement strategies include but are not limited to the security of supply, cost savings, optimization of processes, and supplier risk mitigations. The overall goal is to support production schedule while obtaining the best achievable value for supplies and services while maintaining compliance with company procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business, Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, IT, Politics, Policy, Finance, Accounting, Data Science/Analytics, Marketing/Communication, Economics, Mathematics, or Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in Procurement or Supply Chain.
• Knowledge and understanding of procurement and financial best practices and compliance (Sarbanes Oxley, UCC Laws, Import/Export Laws, Etc.).

Benefits

We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage, matching 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Performance Pay Bonus, Paid Time Off, Wellness Programs, EAP Program (free local gym membership) as well as other discounted benefits.

Environmental Health & Safety Responsibilities

Expected to assist in the implementation of Howmet EHS value and policy statement and its accompanying principles Comply with all department, facility, Corporate and Regulatory EH&S regulations Wear all required personal protective equipment Report all job related illness and injuries. (Per employee handbook) Report all Safety, Health & Environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner Attend all EH&S training

Directly Responsible For

• Overall Plant procurement operations which includes direct, indirect and Capital spend.
• Provide guidance and leadership to Plant Procurement Specialists and Supply Chain Planners.
• Collaborate with the value stream (Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Etc.) to ensure procurement strategies align with Plant and BU goals.
• Share savings targets of plant specific spend with Location Management, Category Management and stakeholders.
• Manage supplier sourcing, negotiations, contracting and the executing of agreements to support plant requirements.
• Maintain supplier performance and place counter measures to resolve any issues that may arise.
• Communicate supplier issues to BU Procurement, Category Management and Quality.
• Review Plant Procurement metrics and take the necessary actions to ensure Plant and BU targets are met.
• Ensure Procurement retains compliance with all auditing agencies; FBP, Quality -AS9100 (BSI), Customer, ASAT.
• Ensure the successful execution of Oracle related procurement processes including system enhancement implementations.
• Manage project related teams and plant procurement and supply chain initiatives.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business, Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, IT, Politics, Policy, Finance, Accounting, Data Science/Analytics, Marketing/Communication, Economics, Mathematics, or Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in Procurement or Supply Chain.
• Knowledge and understanding of procurement and financial best practices and compliance (Sarbanes Oxley, UCC Laws, Import/Export Laws, Etc.).

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.