Head of Supply Chain and Procurement

Locations 900 Watson Center Road, Carson, CA, 90745, US (On-site)

Job Schedule Full time

Export-Controlled Data This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Procurement Manager in our Carson, California location. 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.

Summary: Responsible for executing and leading the day-to-day procurement activities at the site location. Responsibilities include assigning workload and managing the buyers’ performance, selecting suppliers, negotiating supplier price and schedule, and measuring supplier OTD performance. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, this function will interface with the location’s senior management in Operations, Finance, Quality, Engineering, and HR in addition to Global Business Services senior management, Commodity Management, and Center of Excellence.

Manage the location procurement team

Manage project related teams and initiatives

Process improvements and process expertise for procurement

Commodity management support (assisting in implementing process improvements and supplier integration, etc.)

The Procurement Manager is responsible for occasionally leading and aiding in the development of, and instituting, Optimized Processes. Assigned areas of focus may include: systems, procurement operations, commodity management interfaces, materials, logistics, contract management, supplier management and contract administration. When assigned as a leader of project-related teams the position may have multiple initiative teams operating simultaneously. The Purchasing Manager may operate individually or manage ad-hoc teams to achieve the project goals.

Performs and manages day-to-day data collection, implementation, supplier improvement and process improvement within HFS and across the interface between HFS and its suppliers in order to achieve effective competitive supply chains

Redesigns as assigned and/or facilitates changes in procurement operations to enable creation of transactional center-ready work, through process improvements

Promotes communication across the organization to identify and drive toward common policies and best practices to achieve cost reductions.

Performs and at times manages sourcing and negotiations, implementation of agreements and integration of key suppliers, performance monitoring plus ongoing supplier and contract management for assigned BU specific commodities

Strong financial analysis skills

Understanding of risk management

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Supply Chain or Finance

Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in a Supply Chain or Purchasing position

Previous supervisor/manager experience leading a purchasing team.

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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