Job Description
The Site Procurement Business Partner is responsible for both strategic direction and tactical execution of procurement activities at the plant/site level. This role ensures optimal total cost, supplier performance, compliance, and operational efficiency while acting as a critical liaison between site operations and global/regional procurement functions.
- Travel requirement: up to 5%, planned
- Role requires strong collaboration across site, regional, and global teams
This position includes both the creation of strategic vision and tactical management, including—but not limited to—the following:
- Executes procurement strategies, measures, and activities in close collaboration with plant stakeholders
- Drives the achievement of:
- Reduced sourcing risk
- Strong supplier performance
- High efficiency and effectiveness of procurement operations
- Ensures strong collaboration between Plant Procurement, Category Management, and Regional Procurement
- Provides proactive and high-quality customer service to internal stakeholders
- Balance strategic thinking with strong execution discipline
- Drive standardization, efficiency, and measurable value
- Build strong relationships across site and global procurement teams
- Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement mindset
A successful candidate will:
- Balance strategic thinking with strong execution discipline
- Drive standardization, efficiency, and measurable value
- Build strong relationships across site and global procurement teams
- Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement mindset
In this role, you will:
Procurement Execution & Tactical Sourcing
- Execute tactical sourcing activities
- Manage supplier setup and onboarding processes
- Process requisitions efficiently
- Manage and prioritize expedite requests to ensure supply continuity
- Oversee audit testing and procurement compliance requirements
- Ensure adherence to Quality Standards
- Maintain audit readiness and documentation accuracy
Supplier & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as liaison between plant/site stakeholders and procurement functions (Category Management, procurement Services, etc.)
- Support supplier performance management and issue resolution
- Operate effectively in a matrix management environment
Process Improvement & Standardization
- Drive procurement process standardization across the site
- Lead and participate in Kaizen initiatives (Location SPA improvements)
- Support development and deployment of centralized tools and automation
Training & Support
- Deliver requisitioner training to improve compliance and process efficiency
- Resolve Accounts Payable (AP) related issues tied to purchasing transactions
You have: (required)
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- At least 5 years of progressive procurement/supply chain experience, preferably in manufacturing, metals, or heavy industrial environments
- Minimum 2 years of direct people leadership (team lead, supervisor, or manager level)
- 2 years’ experience in manufacturing plant-level procurement operations (MRO, services, CapEx support, tactical sourcing)
- Working knowledge of end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or equivalent) and procurement tools
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a matrixed organization (site, regional, global stakeholders)
- Experience in procurement governance and audit.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities in high-demand, plant environments
- 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.
Exceptional Candidates also have: (preferred)
MBA or master’s degree in supply chain or related discipline
Professional certifications (CPSM, CSCP, CPIM)
Experience supporting multiple sites or regional procurement operations
Background in Lean / Six Sigma / continuous improvement (Kaizen)
Experience driving process standardization and transformation initiatives
Exposure to digital procurement tools, automation, or shared service models
Experience interacting with Category Management and Strategic Sourcing teams
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization, influencing sites, regional, and global stakeholders
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities
Experience developing rate cards, cost models, and service pricing frameworks
Background in Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen continuous improvement methodologies
Experience leading supplier business reviews (QBRs) and strategic supplier development
Exposure to global sourcing strategies and regional category alignment
Experience with procurement digitization or automation tools
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, particularly with operations leadership
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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.
United States EEO Statement Arconic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
