Job Description Strategic Buyer - ( 22000195 ) **Description**

Arconic is currently in search of **Strategic Buyer** in **Bloomsburg, PA**.

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**

* Strategic Buyer executes on relevant Procurement strategies, measures and activities in close cooperation with the Procurement Manager.

* The overall goal is to achieve the best total cost position for all external spend of the Kawneer Bloomsburg plant, the lowest sourcing risks, best supplier performances and ensuring highest efficiency and effectiveness of the Procurement team.

* This role ensures the optimal collaboration of plant Procurement with BU Procurement Engineering as well as with Global Category Management and Regional Procurement to achieve best procurement results.

* Executes on savings initiatives and initiates counter measures if necessary

* Communicates Supplier issues

* Participates in supplier meetings

* Responsible for all crib stock ordering and coordination with Production Control

* This person will work cross functionally with internal groups: Finance/Accounting, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering and Quality

* Other Job Duties as required

**Essential Knowledge & Skills**

* Willingness to build ownership and commitment.

* Microsoft Office Skills

* Good organization skills

* Close attention to detail and mind for process improvement

* Change management, analytical and problem-solving skill set.

* Successfully works across diverse functions and levels of the company.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills

* Strong decision-making skills; utilizing sound judgement and thorough processes

* Ability to multitask efficiently and adapt

* Professional attitude and demeanor

**Qualifications**

**Basis or Minimum Qualifications**

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

* Minimum of 2 years of experience in Supply Chain or Procurement

* 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 Qualifications**

* Proven track record of negotiating large deals with high levels of complexity

* 4 years of experience in Supply Chain or Procurement

* Prior experience utilizing and managing Request for Quotations with sourcing

* Experience using an ERP system

* Intermediate to advanced level in Microsoft Excel

**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.

**Primary Location**

: United States-PA-Bloomsburg Minimum Years of Experience : 4