Senior Buyer

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.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will report to the Whitehall Operations Procurement Manager and provide support to Whitehall Campus (specific facilities to be assigned) to ensure Business Unit goals are met through the execution of procurement strategies. Responsibilities include managing capital purchases and leases, securing supply, achieving cost savings, optimizing processes, and mitigating supplier risk while maintaining compliance with company procedures.

• Prepare request for quotes and proposals based on Plant requirements
• Review quotations and perform cost analyses to determine best value based on price, schedule, quality, and capability
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and lead times that align with Plant goals
• Place purchase orders based on approved requisitions to support production, operations, and inventory needs
• Manage and maintain purchase orders, including accurate pricing, charge account codes, and vendor promise dates
• Monitor invoices on hold and work with internal stakeholders and suppliers for resolution
• Work with the Receiving department to reconcile shipping documentation from suppliers
• Collaborate with other departments (Shipping, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Accounts Payable, Facilities, etc.) to resolve Plant issues with timely resolution
• Lead the assessment of lease vs. purchase decision-making for a segment of Howmet production facilities
• Lead procurement activities involving Capital Purchases for a segment of Howmet Production facilities

Job Roles

• Business Aware: Understands stakeholder needs from a business perspective; attends to plant needs and spends time with stakeholders to ensure thorough understanding and accurate execution; data-oriented
• Relationship and Network: Maintains and expands relationships with internal customers and external partners; strengthens trust; increases collaboration
• Achievement Oriented: Manages a significant to-do list; works proactively to complete tasks and stay ahead of demand; expedites as needed; strong execution mindset
• Communication and Feedback: Consistently available and responsive; serves as a conduit between business and suppliers; provides information in a timely fashion; delivers feedback and ensures accountability; seeks and provides updates
• Flexibility: Manages priorities well; negotiates various deadlines and tensions both within the business and between the business and its partners; adept at handling a broad variety of situations and constituents; resourceful; can move from one task to another quickly
• Integrity: Operates with utmost ethics; trustworthy; reports accurately; abides by agreed terms and conditions; participates in audit and compliance endeavors
• Troubleshooting and Problem Solving: Functions as a resource to ensure continuity; offers solutions; solves problems as they arise; collaborates cross-functionally to ensure best practices; analytical
• Organization and Structure: Manages workload efficiently; manages time and deadlines well; uses systems and technology effectively; plans ahead where possible but addresses demands that arise in the moment; owns processes and follows through; strong project management ability
• Influence and Negotiation: Works directly with suppliers to secure favorable terms and ensure their performance; displays courage or toughness, holding others accountable when required; represents interests and perspectives of both supplier and organization; leads negotiations as required
• Anticipation and Forecasting: Works closely with business leaders to understand future needs and aspirations; works with internal partners to understand future needs; develops secondary sources as required

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or Engineering from an accredited institution AND a minimum of three years of experience working in Procurement, Purchasing, Finance, or Supply Chain
• OR a High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution AND a minimum of six years of related experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Finance, or Supply Chain

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.