Procurement Operations Manager, Davenport

Arconic is currently in search of Procurement Operations Director to join our Procurement Team in Davenport, IA.

At Arconic, we are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, and who demonstrate agility, results commitment, and the capability to grow themselves and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary Responsibilities

The Procurement Operations Manager position includes both creation of strategic vision, and tactical management including execution of the following essential functions, examples include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the Procurement and Storeroom functions primarily at Arconic Davenport Works and it's satellite sites of Danville, IL, Hutchinson, KS and San Antonio, TX.
• Structure, staff, lead and develop the procurement operations team at Arconic Davenport Works to meet business needs and deliver procurement objectives.
• Areas of sourcing responsibility include: maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) supplies; contractors; engineering; local service providers and third party outsourcing of production processes (OSP).
• Act as the key interface between the procurement organization and business unit leadership. Works closely with operations, maintenance, and finance leaders to ensure congruence between plant operating objectives and procurement activities.
• Reports to the Director of Procurement Operations, Global Rolled Products (GRP) & Arconic Extrusions (AEX) divisions.

Key Objectives

• 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.
• Lead enterprise-wide supply chain risk mitigation activities including: identification of high risk products and services; development of action plans to mitigate risks; obtaining executive level buy in and support and timely execution of countermeasures.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution;
• Minimum of 7 years' of experience in purchasing management;
• 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.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S> person as a U.S> citizen, U.S> Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven leadership in purchasing management in a manufacturing environment
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) is preferred

ABOUT DAVENPORT, IA

Davenport Works is the country's largest aluminum rolling mill, it was opened in 1948 and currently employs more than 2,000 people and ships product worldwide. It is in Riverdale in the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf in southeastern Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline in northwestern Illinois). The Quad Cities is 3 hours south-west of Chicago, 4 hours north of St. Louis, and less than 3 hours from Des Moines. The Quad Cities is home to St. Ambrose University among 8 educational institutes. Major outdoor summer music festivals include the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, and River Roots Live.

ABOUT ARCONIC

Arconic Corporation (NYSE: ARNC), a Fortune 500 company, 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 are proud that 77% of our employees are happy working for Arconic and would recommend it as a great place to work and that 80% of our employees would recommend their managers to others.

We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our shareholders.

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 shareholders.

Arconic reaffirms its policy to provide equal employment opportunity in recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company-sponsored training, access to facilities, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs, recalls or termination of employment to all employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status, genetic information, sex or age (within statutory limits). Arconic is in compliance with all relevant Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Laws and Regulations.