Director of Procurement

Job Info

Job Identification

111379

Job Category

Supply Chain

Posting Date

09 / 30 / 2025, 10 : 41 AM

Locations

11711 Arrow Route, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91730, US

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote Work Schedule Availability?

Partially Remote

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

The Director of Procurement is responsible for the procurement and management of material spend to support the production of alloy, formed rings, and support plants for the Howmet Rings & Alloy Group across 8 Locations in 3 countries. The position provides leadership in supply, cost and cash flow and develops and implements the sourcing strategies for Raw Material, Machined Components, 3rd Party Outside Processing, MRO and associated Services, Lubricants, and Energy. The Director of Procurement will be involved in multiple areas of the business, including : site support with critical materials, supplier management and long-term agreements as well as cost improvement activities.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Provide Procurement Leadership across 8 sites in 3 countries. Align approach with Rings leadership. Drive alignment and engagement with key customers and stakeholders in the business - Plant Managers, Operations / Facilities and Commercial organization.
• Lead a matrix organization that is aligned by Plant Buyers and Category Managers across Rings.
• Establish multi-year agreements across categories including Raw Material, Outside Processing, and Indirect Materials including MRO supplies.
• Manage diverse commodities including elementals used in alloy production of nickel based super alloys, finished alloy billet, titanium, machined products for aerospace.
• Establish and achieve material cost reduction targets, cash flow improvement, and supply improvements (on a year over year basis).
• Manage supply chain risk through intelligence and information gathering, analysis, and mitigating actions to eliminate risks including cybersecurity, geopolitical, economic, and legislative / government policies.
• Support Site Procurement Teams and work directly with location leadership to ensure alignment of goals covering supply, product profitability, cash flow, plant projects, and production volumes.
• Achieve optimal inventories through the implementation and execution of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs, additional consignment, consolidation of supply with Howmet Logistics (HLS), and further supply consolidation with key MRO partners.
• Drive supplier operational performance through the implementation of KPIs, for on time delivery, quality, and inventory.
• Work with Finance and Sales on the development of the annual business plan providing a forward projection of material spend, inflation, and cost savings in support of Revenue and Profit commitments.
• Work with Commercial Teams as needed to ensure that key supplier contracts, particularly raw materials and elementals, align with commercial programs as applicable and are aligned with the term of the customer agreements.
• Ensure regular scorecard reviews are held with key suppliers.
• Communicate, collaborate, and present regularly to senior leadership the progress, status, and results of key areas of responsibility with the focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Skills :

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equipment Used : Standard office equipment (PC, phone, fax, copier, etc).

Work Environment : Position is based in an office environment but periodic visits to manufacturing sites is expected.

Salary Range : $140,000 - $225,000

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 engines business produces world-class aerospace engine components, including investment castings, fasteners, rings and forgings. Our vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts enable the next generation of quieter, cleaner and more fuel-efficient aerospace engines. Able to supply more than 90% of structural and rotating aerospace engine components.