Senior Buyer - Whitehall, MI
Company: Howmet Aerospace
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: January 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Howmet Aerospace , is a leading
global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace
and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses
focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and
titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical
performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications,
as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet
Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient,
quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation.
For more information, visit www.howmet.com. Follow @howmet:
Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. Job Summary:
The selected candidate will report to the Whitehall Operations
Procurement Manager and provide support to Whitehall Campus
(specific facilities to be assigned), to ensure Business Unit goals
are met through the execution of procurement strategies.
Procurement strategies include but are not limited to the security
of supply, cost savings, optimization of processes, and supplier
risk mitigations. The overall goal is to support production
schedule while obtaining the best achievable value for supplies and
services while maintaining compliance with company procedures.
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. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s
Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or Engineering. Minimum
of three years of work experience in purchasing. Two years of
experience working in Procurement, Finance, or Supply Chain.
Willingness to frequently visit the shop floor for better
understanding of Plant operations. Company Description Howmet
Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading
global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace
and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses
focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and
titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical
performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications,
as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet
Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient,
quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation.
For more information, visit www.howmet.com/joinus
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