Responsibilities
Position Overview:
The Buyer-Aerospace role will joinour team onsite at our Berea, OH location.
Key Responsibilities:
' Issue requests for quotes/proposals(RFQ/RFP) and select best source consistent with cost, quality and deliveryrequirements.
' Negotiate and manage long-term pricingagreements on critical commodities.
' Complete purchase requests withdomestic and international suppliers by inputting purchase orders, expeditingdeliveries, and verifying all transactions.
' Handle correspondence concerningover-shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates, andprices and report such changes to the interested parties in a timely manner asrequired.
' Maintain appropriate inventory levelsconsistent with targeted inventory goals and as set by management.
' Maintain accuracy of stock codeinformation within JD Edwards, including lead-time, pricing, current supplierinformation, current purchase order data, etc.
' Monitor supplier performance byensuring that product is delivered as scheduled and meets specifications;maintaining appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensurecompany requirements are met and that supplier is aware of their performance.
' Maintain services and office equipmentby conferring with suppliers; monitoring and recording service agreements toensure terms are met.
' Create and develop demand forecastsusing historical sales, market trends and data.
Assess and analyze situationswhere data may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Qualifications
BasicQualifications
' Bachelor's degree in businessmanagement, Supply Chain, or equivalent work experience.
' Minimum of 2 years of experience inmaterials and Supply Chain.
' Purchasing experience in amanufacturing environment.
' Strong systems knowledge andproficiency. JDE experience preferred plus working knowledge of MRP and ERPsystems.
' Solid analytical skills andsolution-driven thinking; collects and researches data; uses intuition andexperience to complement data. Makes good decisions based upon a mixture ofanalysis, wisdom, experience and judgment.
' Excellent communication (oral andwritten) and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information andideas in a variety of media, tactful, confident, at all levels, internal andexternal.
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the UnitedStates. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time ofhire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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 $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 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. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.comAbout
Howmet Fastening Systems (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.