Senior Category Manager, Direct Materials

Arconic is seeking a Senior Category Manager, Direct Materials in Pittsburgh, PA, to oversee alloying materials and manage supplier relationships. The role aims to optimize external spend, minimize sourcing risks, and enhance supplier performance. The position is part of Arconic's Procurement Team, reporting to the Senior Director of Metal Procurement. Arconic values integrity, safety, inclusivity, customer loyalty, operational excellence, and stakeholder value. This full-time position may require compliance with export control laws.
Arconic is currently seeking a Senior Category Manager, Direct Materials to join our Procurement Team based in Pittsburgh, PA. This position reports to the Senior Director, Metal procurement. The successful candidate will be responsible for several assigned alloying materials used in production. This includes the management of critical supplier relationships The overall goal is to achieve the best total cost position for all external spend within the Categories, the lowest sourcing risks, and best supplier performance to ensure the highest efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement team.
Arconic's Corporate Center is located on Pittsburgh's North shore of the Allegheny River with spectacular views of the Pittsburgh skyline and is surrounded by scenic walkways and trails. The Corporate Center is easily accessible from all major interstates and is just blocks away from PNC Park, Market Square and Pittsburgh's most popular restaurants. The building has a cafeteria that serves a variety of breakfast and lunch options daily. 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Arconic is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. 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.