Arconic has an exciting opportunity to join our team as Category Manager - Outside Processing / Contract Manufacturing within our Corporate Transportation Procurement organization. This position will report to the Sr. Director of Indirect Procurement and can be situated either at our Headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA, or at one of our Production Plant locations (Davenport, IA - Alcoa, TN - Lancaster, PA). This individual will be innovative, analytical, process driven, and team oriented with an entrepreneurial approach to problems.
Job Summary:
This role will be responsible for development of category strategies, strategic sourcing initiatives, project management, and relationship management over Arconic Outside Processors / Contract Manufacturing 3rd party suppliers. We will look to this individual to develop fresh, creative, and effective ideas that drive transparency, process optimization, compliance, and cost savings with the overarching target of broadening and strengthening our service level to our stakeholders and customers.
We are looking for an individual who is motivated to make a difference in an area that is ripe with opportunity. This role requires knowledge of overall supply chain, sound financial acumen, and knowledge of logistics as well as their inter-connectivity to upstream supply chains and downstream customers. Excellent communication and partnership skills are essential as the role interfaces with a broad stakeholder base including operational teams, supply chain leaders, global process owners, Quality, customers, suppliers, etc.
Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build.
We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.
At Arconic, we:
Act With Integrity : We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.
Safeguard our Future : We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.
Grow Stronger Together : We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.
Earn Customer Loyalty : We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.
Drive Operational Excellence : We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.
Create Value : We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders.
This position is subject to Export Control Law: This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.
United States EEO Statement: Arconic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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In this role, you will:
Category Strategy & Execution: Lead the development and implementation of strategic sourcing and category management initiatives for Outside Processing and Warehousing services.
Process Optimization & Standardization: Drive continuous improvement efforts that support the Transportation Game Plan and Category Strategy, including scrap management, supplier development, and cost reduction initiatives.
Insourcing Evaluation: Establish and maintain standardized processes to assess and build business cases for the potential insourcing of outside production services.
Market Intelligence & Communication: Monitor market trends and insights, evaluate their impact on the business, and proactively communicate relevant developments to internal stakeholders.
Performance Management & Compliance: Support the creation and deployment of standardized reporting tools, KPIs, and control mechanisms to ensure process compliance and performance transparency.
Stakeholder Support & Escalation Management: Serve as a key escalation point to ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective service delivery to internal stakeholders and external customers.
Operational Issue Resolution: Collaborate with stakeholders and partners to address and resolve production scheduling and operational challenges related to OSP.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster effective communication and collaboration with internal departments and external partners to ensure alignment and execution of strategic initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities:
Category Management:
Contract Management
Supplier Management
Cost Savings Initiatives
Supplier Development
In this role, you will:
Category Strategy & Execution: Lead the development and implementation of strategic sourcing and category management initiatives for Outside Processing and Warehousing services.
Process Optimization & Standardization: Drive continuous improvement efforts that support the Transportation Game Plan and Category Strategy, including scrap management, supplier development, and cost reduction initiatives.
Insourcing Evaluation: Establish and maintain standardized processes to assess and build business cases for the potential insourcing of outside production services.
Market Intelligence & Communication: Monitor market trends and insights, evaluate their impact on the business, and proactively communicate relevant developments to internal stakeholders.
Performance Management & Compliance: Support the creation and deployment of standardized reporting tools, KPIs, and control mechanisms to ensure process compliance and performance transparency.
Stakeholder Support & Escalation Management: Serve as a key escalation point to ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective service delivery to internal stakeholders and external customers.
Operational Issue Resolution: Collaborate with stakeholders and partners to address and resolve production scheduling and operational challenges related to OSP.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster effective communication and collaboration with internal departments and external partners to ensure alignment and execution of strategic initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities:
Category Management:
Contract Management
Supplier Management
Cost Savings Initiatives
Supplier Development