Arconic is currently in search of a Capital Procurement Manager to join our Rolled Products North America Team. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and negotiation skills, a deep understanding of capital project lifecycles, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, finance, legal, and operations teams.
Requirements
- Develop and execute procurement strategies for capital projects in alignment with organizational objectives
- Lead sourcing, bidding, and contract negotiation processes for capital expenditures
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and technical teams to define specifications and procurement timelines
- Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and project specific compliance criteria
- Monitor supplier performance and manage vendor relationships to ensure project success
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, legal requirements, and industry standards
- Analyze market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
- Prepare and present procurement reports and forecasts to senior leadership
- Proactively identify and drive cost reduction initiatives
- Perform commercial evaluations and assist with technical evaluations leading to an award recommendation
- Work directly with legal personnel to create the required contract documents
- Identify and qualify suppliers with expertise in supplying industrial manufacturing equipment
- Identify and qualify suppliers with expertise in industrial construction
- Conduct market analyses on materials, products, and services associated with capital projects
- Work to minimize the number of āsingle sourceā purchase orders
- Lead the efforts to resolve any disputes that may arise between the project team and suppliers
- Apply strong analytical and decision-making skills that foster developing creative solutions and support the business mission
- Assist in value engineering exercises to obtain the lowest cost for the desired capital solution
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while achieving key business objectives
- Travel as required to suppliers and project sites (<10% of time)
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Development opportunities
- A culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization
