Sr Procurement Operations Manager, Engineered Products

Job description

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we’re the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

The Senior Procurement Operations Manager, Engineered Products oversees the execution, compliance, and optimization of end-to-end purchasing activities across NA Engineered Products regional locations. This role bridges corporate procurement strategy with regional site execution, driving process automation, supply continuity, and cost-control discipline. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader focused on operational excellence, data-driven performance management, and building robust regional and local vendor partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Execution & Support Align local purchasing strategy and day to day tactical management with corporate standard operating procedures and global category strategies. Source and Manage a successful supply base for complex mechanical commodities —such as castings, precision machined aerospace alloys, stamped parts, etc.

Drive performance in key areas

Cost savings, Inflation mitigation and management, on time delivery performance, inventory optimization, supplier payment terms, and supplier risk mitigation. Provide frontline support to local procurement teams for order forecasting, sourcing bottlenecks, and critical vendor disputes. Manage business continuity by executing regional risk-mitigation plans against single sourced-supplier issues and market shortages. Standardize inventory management techniques across multiple facilities to maximize accuracy and drastically reduce localized waste.

Aligns with Central Category Management Team to ensure the BU Procurement organization fully supports the development, the implementation, the execution and utilization of the global and regional category management strategies, tactics and contracts. Systems, Governance, & Analytics Own regional P2P compliance (Procure-to-Pay), monitoring internal control frameworks to guarantee continuous audit readiness. Optimize digital workflows inside centralized systems like Oracle, QAD, or Power BI to streamline purchase order cycles.

Synthesize spend analytics into localized dashboards, keeping executive leadership informed via early alerts on upcoming contract renewals. Deploy unified training programs to elevate core procurement competencies and technical systems adoption among site business partners. Vendor & Stakeholder Management Direct major negotiations with regional, high-risk, or multi-site third-party suppliers to maximize overall value. Enforce supplier scorecarding by hosting consistent business reviews focused on tracking lead times, fulfillment, quality, and cost.

Maintain cross-functional partnerships across Operations, Finance, Legal, and IT departments Steers target agreement process between BU Plants and BU Plant leads Team Leadership Manage and mentor a high-performing regional team of procurement managers, buying professionals, and sourcing specialists. Instill accountability metrics through clearly defined, measurable operational key performance indicators (KPIs) at each site

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Engineering, or a highly relevant analytical field.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of broad supply chain or multi-site purchasing experience, with at least 3 years in a direct team-management capacity. Experience with Aerospace Engineered Components (castings, machined, stamped components)

Systems Expertise

High proficiency navigating enterprise ERP software ecosystems alongside modern e-procurement platforms.

Core Competencies

Exceptional financial acumen, advanced multi-party commercial negotiation skills, and a clear history of workflow optimization.

Travel

Ability to travel up to 35% to various regional sites and vendor facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced Degree : Master of Business Administration (MBA) or an advanced degree in Supply Chain Architecture.

Certifications

Industry-recognized designations such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional).

Compensation

155k - 185k