Howmet Aerospace (Structures) currently seeks a Category Manager to join our team ! This role will manage specific commodities within indirect spend with a focus on Outside Processing Support (OSP) and Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO). This role involves working with a global network of suppliers, requiring strategic planning and active management to meet annual EBITDA and cash targets. Effective supplier management is critical. Position is located in Howmet Cleveland Ohio or Howmet Niles Ohio locations.

Essential Functions

Category Management is responsible for Indirect Categories such as MRO, Packaging, OSP, Services, Transportation, Energy as assigned within Howmet Structures Business Unit globally. Includes but is not limited to integrated supply, industrial mill supplies, EHS supplies, and management of critical supplier relationships.

Overall goal is to achieve best total cost position within assigned categories. This includes, but is not limited to, also achieving the lowest sourcing risk, best supplier performance, and ensuring the highest efficiency and effectiveness to the business.

Successful candidate serves as point of contact for supplier issues within assigned categories including issues related to service, commercial terms, and contract disputes.

Successful candidate has operational and financial understanding of Melt, Forging, Grinding, Machining, and Secondary processing requirements to support Howmet HSS locations across US, UK, and Canada.

Job Responsibilities

Serves as liaison between suppliers, operations, and financial teams

Works directly with HSS Site Procurement Operation Managers to drive HSS Procurement involvement and align with site operational goals

Drives standardization and continuous improvement strategies into BU developments by working with HSS VP of Procurement, HSS Director of Technical Procurement, and HSS Procurement Programs Category Manager

Drives the “avoidance of single source situations” into procurement process

Drives data driven decision making into procurement process

Evaluates risk in sourcing strategy while working closely with HSS site operational teams

Challenges and supports negotiations on cost and pricing for key suppliers

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics and/or Engineering from accredited institution

5 years of Procurement experience, preferably in aerospace and/or manufacturing environment, across broad spectrum of Categories

Must be willing to travel as needed between HSS Ohio facilities. Cleveland, Canton, and Niles.

Must be willing to travel up to 15% to other HSS locations. Georgia, Virginia, Minnesota, Texas, Missouri,

Preferred:

Engineering degree

Good communication and negotiation skills

Project management and continuous improvement skillset

Data driven / strategic thinker

Customer-oriented with business acumen

Able to interface with senior leadership

About Howmet Aerospace

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 $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, 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 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report.

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