Category Manager, Direct Materials - 112614

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: 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.

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. 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.

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.

Qualifications 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) 

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 requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Arconic is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.