Category Manager, Direct Materials

Arconic is currently seeking a S to join our Procurement Team based in Pittsburgh, PA. 

Arconic is currently in search of a Category Manager, Direct Materials  to join our Procurement team, based in Pittsburgh, PA. 

At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.

Job Summary:                                                       

This position reports to the Senior Director, Metal procurement. The successful candidate will be responsible for several assigned alloying materials used in production. This includes the management of critical supplier relationships The overall goal is to achieve the best total cost position for all external spend within the Categories, the lowest sourcing risks, and best supplier performance to ensure the highest efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement team.

In this role, you will:

• Direct responsibility globally for all alloying materials spend, including magnesium, silicon, zinc, copper, manganese, and other categories.
• Achieve procurement savings, price plan, risk mitigation and working capital targets worldwide for assigned categories. 
• Develop, document, present and execute procurement strategies such as low-cost country sourcing strategies.
• Maintain business relationships with representatives of strategic suppliers for the alloying materials categories. 
• Collaborate with other category teams and procurement functions using forums such as workshops to achieve category cost savings targets.
• Lead, co-lead, or support commercial sourcing activity across all categories as required to meet company objectives (e.g. e-Auction, RfX processes)
• Lead, co-lead, or support non-commercial events as required to meet objectives, including, but not limited to Kaizen workshops, working capital/inventory workshops.
• Execute contract negotiations/terms and conditions with suppliers classified in categories.
• The position requires travel, up to 25% of the time.

You have: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Institution. 
• 4 years of experience in purchasing management.
• 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.

Exceptional Candidates also have: 

• Prior experience in alloy purchasing within the metals industry. 
• MBA in Business Administration/Economics or similar
• Experience in international purchasing management
• 5 years experience in purchasing management
• Innovative, Strategic thinker
• Customer-oriented with business acumen
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) 

Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build.  We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.  At Arconic, we:  Act With Integrity.  We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.  Safeguard our Future.  We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.  Grow Stronger Together.  We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.  Earn Customer Loyalty.  We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.  Drive Operational Excellence.  We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.  Create Value.  We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders. 
This position is subject to Export Control Law This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirement