Category Manager

Abtrex Industries, Inc

. Category Management is responsible for categories of spend within Howmet Engines Business Unit globally which includes but is not limited to integrated supply and the management of critical supplier relationships.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Category Management is responsible for categories of spend within Howmet Engines Business Unit globally which includes but is not limited to integrated supply and the management of critical supplier relationships.
The overall goal is to achieve the best total cost position within the categories. This includes, but is not limited to, also achieving the lowest sourcing risk, best supplier performance ensuring the highest efficiency and effectiveness to the business.
The successful candidate serves as the point of contact for supplier issues within the assigned categories including issues related to service, commercial terms and contract disputes.
This position has to execute global best-in-class procurement processes using state-of-the-art procurement IT software support, ensuring the Procurement organization is utilizing the maximum potential within global and local markets (Cost Savings, Innovation, Quality, Logistics).
Drives early involvement of procurement engineering in product development process and fosters early supplier involvement in close coordination with Category Management.
Drives standardization strategies into BU developments.
Drives the “avoidance of single source situations” into the product development process.
Creates sourcing Plans for all phases of projects from Concept to Product Transfer to Manufacturing.
Evaluates risks in sourcing strategy while working closely with the BU Procurement team (Operation and Product Engineering) Team.
Estimates costs of tier 1 and tier 2 suppliers (“should-be costs”, “reference models”).
Challenges and supports negotiations on cost and pricing when estimates are created and when quotes of suppliers are obtained.
Participates in Design Reviews and provides input to Design Engineers through DFx (cost, manufacturing, assembly

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
Minimum 5 years work experience in manufacturing environment
Must be able to travel up to 25%
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 entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items
Familiarity with Howmet Engines Business Unit
Strong project management skill

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Category Management is responsible for categories of spend within Howmet Engines Business Unit globally which includes but is not limited to integrated supply and the management of critical supplier relationships.
The overall goal is to achieve the best total cost position within the categories. This includes, but is not limited to, also achieving the lowest sourcing risk, best supplier performance ensuring the highest efficiency and effectiveness to the business.
The successful candidate serves as the point of contact for supplier issues within the assigned categories including issues related to service, commercial terms and contract disputes.
This position has to execute global best-in-class procurement processes using state-of-the-art procurement IT software support, ensuring the Procurement organization is utilizing the maximum potential within global and local markets (Cost Savings, Innovation, Quality, Logistics).
Drives early involvement of procurement engineering in product development process and fosters early supplier involvement in close coordination with Category Management.
Drives standardization strategies into BU developments.
Drives the “avoidance of single source situations” into the product development process.
Creates sourcing Plans for all phases of projects from Concept to Product Transfer to Manufacturing.
Evaluates risks in sourcing strategy while working closely with the BU Procurement team (Operation and Product Engineering) Team.
Estimates costs of tier 1 and tier 2 suppliers (“should-be costs”, “reference models”).
Challenges and supports negotiations on cost and pricing when estimates are created and when quotes of suppliers are obtained.
Participates in Design Reviews and provides input to Design Engineers through DFx (cost, manufacturing, assembly 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
Minimum 5 years work experience in manufacturing environment
Must be able to travel up to 25%
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 entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items
Familiarity with Howmet Engines Business Unit
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Hard Skills & Tools

procurement processessourcing strategycost estimationsupplier performance evaluationcontract negotiationrisk evaluationproject managementDFxsourcing plansmanufacturing processes

Soft Skills

communicationproblem-solvingnegotiationcollaborationleadershiporganizational skillsstrategic thinkinganalytical skillsrelationship managementinnovation

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree