Procurement Operations Manager

Arconic is currently in search of a Procurement Operations Manager to join our Arconic Extrusions team, based in Lafayette, IN team.

At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.

In this role, you will

• The overall goal of the Procurement Operations Manager is to achieve the best total cost position for all external spend of the respective business unit plant, the lowest sourcing risks, and the best supplier performances for the plant and procurement team. The position is responsible to develop and lead the plant procurement team and storeroom department.
• Develop, support and implement strategic and tactical plans that achieve cost savings, working capital improvement and procurement process cost reduction objectives.
• Understand the overall business strategy and objectives, plant operations, processes and material requirements to ensure selected materials, goods and services support business requirements.
• Lead non-commercial events as required to meet cost reduction objectives, including Kaizen workshops, supplier productivity workshops and working capital / inventory workshops.