HOWMET ACUÑA PROCUREMENT BUYER

Responsibilities

• 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 suppli...