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Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

HowmetTorrance, CA, United States
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Job Info

Job Identification

114235

Job Category

Operations

Posting Date

08 / 29 / 2025, 06 : 13 PM

Locations

3000 W Lomita Blvd., Torrance, CA, 90505, US

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote Work Schedule Availability?

None

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage sourcing and buying activities across a range of commodities including machined components, outside processes (e.g. heat treat, coatings, etc.), forgings, castings, and other semi-finished products
  • Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications to align sourcing activities with suppliers possessing the optimal capabilities, ensuring manufacturability, quality, and cost efficiency
  • Reconcile invoice and payment problems and drive root cause solutions
  • Identify and implement cost reduction activities and streamlining processes
  • Responsible for ensuring continuity of supplies and services required to maintain continuous operation
  • Weighing appropriate risk factors when making buy / supply decisions
  • Maintain compliance within company standards and support internal compliance and audits
  • Implement corrective actions generated by audits

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5+ years of experience in a buying and / or purchasing function
  • Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • 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.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Preferably bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, supply chain or engineering
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple large projects and interact with all organization levels
  • Ability to read and interpret shop floor routers, technical drawings, and blueprints
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities
  • Excellent negotiation skills with focus on cost reduction with demonstrated results
  • Ability to perform should costing
  • Familiar with standard cost / variable cost analysis
  • Experience with procuring low volume, high mix, engineered MTO mechanical parts
  • Solid understanding of common manufacturing processes and machines including mills, lathes, forgings, castings, heat treatment, coatings, etc.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and reduce inventory, single source risk mitigation, pay terms extension and year over year cost reduction
  • Analytically oriented and able to effectively problem solve and deliver on objectives
  • Strong proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and related computer skills
  • Additional Requirements :

  • Must be able to work on site in Torrance, California. Remote work not considered.
  • Must be able to travel up to 15% locally and domestically
  • Must be comfortable with shop floor conditions and at times locating work orders and / or parts
  • Benefits / Salary :

    The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. The salary range for this position is $85K to $125K.

    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

    Howmet fastening systems are the premier aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, bearings, fluid fittings and installation tools. Our products are used nose to tail on commercial and military defense aircraft, as well as on jet engines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, wind turbines, solar power systems, and construction and industrial equipment.

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