Purchasing Buyer, Senior

Manage sourcing and buying activities across a range of commodities including machined components, outside processes (e.g. heat treat, coatings, etc.), Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications to align sourcing activities with suppliers possessing the optimal capabilities, ensuring manufacturability, quality, and cost efficiency

Responsible for ensuring continuity of supplies and services required to maintain continuous operation

Weighing appropriate risk factors when making buy/supply decisions

Bachelor’s degree

• 5+ years of experience in a buying and/or purchasing function
• 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.

Preferably bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, supply chain or engineering

Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple large projects and interact with all organization levels

Ability to read and interpret shop floor routers, technical drawings, and blueprints

Familiar with standard cost/variable cost analysis

Experience with procuring low volume, high mix, engineered MTO mechanical parts

Demonstrated ability to manage and reduce inventory, single source risk mitigation, pay terms extension and year over year cost reduction

Strong proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and related computer skills

Must be able to work on site in Carson, California. Remote work not considered.

Must be comfortable with shop floor conditions and at times locating work orders and/or parts

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 offers a competitive benefits package to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits coverage, including FSA and HSA account options

Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans offering employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution

Paid holidays and vacation time (eligibility, accrual, and usage are discretionary and governed by applicable policies)

Life insurance and disability coverage plans

Optional coverage plans for auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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 Follow: LinkedIn ( , Twitter ( , Instagram ( , Facebook ( , and YouTube ( .

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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