Procurement Operations Specialist

2 weeks ago


New Kensington, Pennsylvania, United States Alcoa Full time


Shape Your WorldAt Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress.

The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.

At Alcoa, you're an essential part of our purpose:
to turn raw potential into real progress.

This is an opportunity for you to bring your wealth of experience to the team and help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies.

You have the power to shape things to make them better.

About the Role:

As the Procurement Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for all procurement activities at Alcoa's Technical Center (ATC) located in New Kensington PA related to ELYSIS.

This professional will be supporting projects related to the deployment of ELYSIS technology.

Be the point person for procurement challenges that may arise, operational deadlines, and procure quality materials and services while working in a strict Intellectual Property protection environment.


Other key responsibilities include:


Gather location requirements for global strategies, providing support for ELYSIS project sourcing activities and support other portion of the business.

Collaborate with the Engineering Service Provider (ESP) procurement and engineering team to deliver projects on-time at an optimal cost.
Responsible for contract and supplier relationship management including Key Performance Indicator (KPI) tracking & execution.
Perform continuous professional development activities and facilitating training when applicable.
Executing ad-hoc operational buying activities (e.g. spot buys) for low and medium spend suppliers.
Communicate short- and long-term strategies that are aligned with business needs.
Utilize knowledge of the market, business, and commodity management to advise strategies.

Create strategies and plans to measure efficiency, identify opportunities to consolidate functions, standardize process and streamline activities to meet efficiency goals.

Collaborate with Procurement Services Center (PSC) Team to automate transactional activities.

Acquire, create, and deliver procurement trainings and programs for personnel to ensure adherence to Procurement policies, processes, and contract procedures.

Ensure Corporation's Policy for safety and diversity initiatives are implemented. Works safely, reinforcing Alcoa's safety procedures and practices to 3rd party venders.
Negotiate, manage, and maintain contracts in ELYSIS contract management system and Alcoa's Oracle system, in a timely manner.
Conduct vendor audits and ensure compliance to contract specifications, including claims management, negotiation, and resolution.

Executes Competitive Bids and RFP's for goods and servicesAssists requestors and Plant Leadership with change management challenges associated with supplier transitions.


What you can bring to this role:
Bachelor's degree required.5-10+ Years' Experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, Engineering, or related field.

Experience using Oracle ERP and Microsoft Office:
Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePointExperience managing a diverse portfolio of suppliers and projects for a global organization.

Familiarity with project & change managementAbility to work in a highly Confidential environment, protecting ELYSIS IPHave a Technology Solutions Mindset.

Proficient in procurement, negotiation, analytical skills, and strategic thinking.
Experience in buying; knowledge of procurement practices and processesCapability working with virtual customers at various organization levels.
Proficient in prioritizing task for customer and project deadlines.
Eager to expand knowledge in a changing environment.

What's on offer:

401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a nonqualified deferred compensation plans;15 days' vacation and one flexible holiday of your choice;Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HAS;Paid annual volunteer hours;Career development opportunities to pursue your passions; andSocial and diversity focused engagement opportunities.#LI-TL2About the LocationRecognized as an industry pioneer, Alcoa has established itself as an international company with operations across six continents.

Alcoa's U.S. portfolio includes Alcoa's corporate headquarters, Alcoa's Technology Center, two smelters, and a calcined coke plant. While some roles are based on-site, Alcoa also offers a flexible working model for certain positions.

Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.

Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person's gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.

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Come join us and shape your career Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.

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