Category Manager

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 .

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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.comBasic Qualifications


* Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Data Science/Analytics, and/or Engineering from accredited institution


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


* Ability to work in a team environment driven by a common goal


* 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, and multiple suppliers' sites across the United States

Preferred:


* Engineering degree


* Good communication and negotiation skills


* Project management and continuous improvement skillset


* Data driven, innovative and strategic thinker


* Customer-oriented with business acumen


* Great interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence


* Able to interface with senior leadership

Responsibilities:

Howmet Aerospace (Structures) currently seeks a Category Manager to join our team! This role will manage specific commodities within Direct Raw Materials procurement for Howmet Structures (HSS) Business Unit including Aluminum Products, Titanium Products, Nickel Products and assigned categories as well as the management of critical supplier relationships.

The position will report directly to the Sr.

Manager, Raw Materials Procurement.

The overall goal is to achieve the best total cost position and develop optimal sourcing strategies while managing/controlling internal raw material inventories for...