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Category Manager – Outside Manufacturing
Arconic
Arconic provides advanced engineered products and solutions in aerospace, automotive, and other sectors.
Manage category strategy, sourcing and supplier relationships for external processing services
2d ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Pittsburgh, PA
Hybrid
Company Size
14,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Aerospace
Automotive
Industrial Manufacturing
Engineering
Advanced Materials
Technology Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Aerospace & Defense
Automotive & Commercial Transportation
Building and Construction
Industrial Solutions
Packaging
Role
What you would be doing
business cases
cost savings
supplier management
market forecasts
sourcing strategy
supplier onboarding
Develop business cases for sourcing initiatives and cost reduction projects, securing stakeholder alignment and support.
Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities that deliver measurable value to the organization.
Manage Relationships with Key suppliers.
Provide Headwind/Tailwind forecasts based on market data/conditions.
Collaborate with Quality teams to qualify new suppliers and ensure successful integration into all required systems
Work closely with Stakeholders to provide solutions or support to any issues.
Collaborate with end stakeholders to define clear and comprehensive Statements of Work (SOWs) for inclusion in new and existing contracts.
Lead supplier negotiations to secure optimal cost positions.
Manage urgencies as they arise.
Partner with Legal and Finance teams to ensure all terms, conditions, and financial approvals comply with Arconic policy.
Oversee supplier pricing across all business units, including price updates and invoice resolution.
Responsibility over Outside Processing for the company.
Provide support to stakeholders in resolving quality issues, negotiating claims, and ensuring production continuity to meet customer requirements.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for OSP and warehouse suppliers.
Manage supplier portfolios and coordinate quote requests for processing needs.
Responsible for the development, review, and execution of Category & Sourcing Strategies.
Source and onboard new suppliers to strengthen cost competitiveness across Arconic’s customer markets.
What you bring
mba
cpm
5 years
export compliance
purchasing management
negotiation
Customer-oriented with business acumen
Demonstrated flexibility in her/his ability to flex between multiple categories/suppliers
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 requirements.
MBA in Business Administration/Economics or similar preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Information Technology, Politics/Political Science, Policy, Finance, Accounting, Data Science/Analytics, Marketing/Communicati ons, Economics, Mathematics, or Engineering from an accredited Institution
Communication and negotiation skills
Innovative, Strategic thinker
5 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.
This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R.
Professional certifications Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) is preferred
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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