Buyer I

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 2 year of working knowledge of procurement, planning, and/or inventory management

• High School Diploma

• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in MS Office applications and ERP experience.

• Must possess strong problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Must be well organized with attention to detail.

• Have strong follow up and time management skills.

• Solid analytical and reasoning abilities as well as strong numerical skills.

Benefits/Salary

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package available day one of hire, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location. The salary range for this position is $50K to $65K.

This position is a critical link between the procurement team, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. The role focuses on accurate data entry, order tracking, supplier communication, and continuous process improvement to support the company's supply‑chain objectives.

Responsibilities

• Enter purchase orders and amendments into the ERP (COP/Oracle) via Autoload or manual entry.

• Verify accuracy of PO data (pricing, terms, delivery dates).

• Track order status and follow up with vendors to meet delivery schedules.

• Reconcile discrepancies between vendor confirmations and system records.

• Issue RFQs, purchase orders, and order confirmations.

• Follow up on RFQs, non‑confirmed orders, and delivery updates.

• Maintain a supplier database and update contact information.

• Ensure data accuracy in the procurement database.

• Generate weekly and monthly procurement reports (e.g., PO status, vendor performance).

• Participate in cross‑functional process review meetings.

• Ensure all purchases comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Perform any additional tasks assigned by management that support the procurement function.

• Works with Sales and Quality Assurance group in coordinating vendor approvals.

• Able to identify opportunities for process improvement