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Howmet Aerospace HOWMET ACUÑA PROCUREMENT BUYER in Acuña, Mexico
• Prepare request for quotes and proposals based on Plant requirements.
• Review quotations and perform cost analyses to determine best value based on price, schedule, quality, and capability.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms and lead times that align with Plant goals.
• Place purchase orders based on approved requisitions to support production, operations, and inventory needs.
• Manage and maintain purchase orders to include accurate pricing, charge account codes and vendor promise dates.
• Monitor invoices on hold and work with internal stakeholders and suppliers for resolution.
• Work with the Receiving department to reconcile shipping documentation from suppliers.
• Collaborate with other departments (Shipping, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Accounts Payable, Facilities, Etc.) to resolve Plant issues with timely resolution.
• Assist in the on-boarding of new suppliers and new items set ups.
• Ensure company procurement procedure compliance is met for quality and financial audits.
• Provide excellent and attentive support for overall business operations.
Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution.
1+ year working experience in Procurement or Supply Chain OR BS in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or Engineering.
Bilingual Spanish/English.
This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status or Mexican National Person.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 3+ years of experience working in Procurement, Finance, or Supply Chain.
• Experience in ORACLE, SAP, or similar type Enterprise Business Systems experience.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform metrics and reports on various data collections.
• Willingness to frequently visit the shop floor for better understanding of Plant operations.
• Customer-oriented personality.