Category Manager

Job Info

Job Identification

115216

Job Category

Supply Chain

Posting Date

11 / 21 / 2025, 01 : 32 PM

Locations

1600 Harvard Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44105, US

(Hybrid)

Job Schedule

Full time

Export-Controlled Data

This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

Responsibilities

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 all external spend within these categories to ensure the highest efficiency and effectiveness for the business strategies, annual EBITDA and cash targets. Position is located in Howmet Cleveland, Ohio.

The person in this role must be able to build cross functional relationships with key business unit stakeholders and leverage location procurement staff to drive alignment within the business and maximize results. The person in this role must be able to execute global best-in-class procurement processes using state-of-the-art procurement IT software support, ensuring the Procurement organization is utilizing

Essential Functions / Job Responsibilities

• Direct responsibility for spend within Aluminum Products, Titanium Products, Nickel Products and assigned categories across our HSS business locations in North America.
• Achieves Procurement targets across HSS for Aluminum Products, Titanium Products, Nickel Products and assigned categories (cost, innovation, quality)
• Develops and executes Procurement strategies that will drive low-cost sourcing and on-time delivery of quality products that meet BU requirements and meet business targets.
• Drives the "avoidance of single source situations" into procurement process.
• Maintains business relationships with representatives of strategic suppliers for assigned categories. Serves as point of contact for supplier issues within assigned categories including issues related to service, commercial terms, and contract disputes.

Collaborate with other Procurement team members and Business Unit Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Maintenance and Engineering functions using forums such as workshops to achieve category cost savings targets

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Preferred :

Able to interface with senior leadership

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.com

About the Team

The Howmet structures business manufactures metallurgically advanced lightweight multi-material solutions that range from titanium mill products to titanium forgings, extrusions and assembled systems for aerospace and defense applications.