Procurement Operations Specialist

Alcoa

Procurement Operations Specialist managing procurement activities at Alcoa’s Technical Center in New Kensington, PA. Leading sourcing execution, supplier relationships, and process improvements in a critical R&D environment.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeNew Kensington • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracleOracle ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end‑to‑end procurement operations at the Alcoa Technical Center, serving as the primary point of contact for sourcing execution, issue resolution, and deadlines in a strict IP‑protected environment.
Partner with Engineering Service Providers (ESP), engineering teams, and global sourcing stakeholders to deliver projects on time and at optimal cost.
Manage supplier and contract lifecycle activities, including competitive bids (RFPs/RFQs), contract negotiation, KPI tracking, audits, and performance management.
Execute operational and ad‑hoc buying activities (including spot buys) in compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
Develop and communicate short‑ and long‑term procurement strategies aligned to business, project, and market needs.
Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to standardize processes, consolidate suppliers, and automate transactional activities in collaboration with the Procurement Services Center (PSC).
Support procurement training, change management initiatives, and ensure supplier compliance with Alcoa’s safety, diversity, and ethical standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 5–10+ years of experience in Procurement and/or Supply Chain.
Strong procurement expertise, including negotiation, strategic sourcing, analytical skills, and contract management.
Proven experience managing a diverse portfolio of suppliers and projects.
Experience with Oracle ERP and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).
Demonstrated agility in managing multiple tasks, with strong prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with project and change management in complex, cross‑functional environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs.
401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period)
Healthcare benefits: medical, Rx, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account (generous employer contribution), life and accident insurance
Work-life balance programs: flexible work scheduling, hybrid/remote working
Paid time off: 15 vacation days prorated in the 1st year based on hire date, 12 paid holidays, 7 illness days, Care for Family leave up to 40 days, up to 5 bereavement days, maximum of 30 jury duty days, and up to 10 days annual training for military leave.

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurement operationssourcing executioncontract negotiationKPI trackingcompetitive bidsanalytical skillsstrategic sourcingcontract managementsupplier lifecycle managementcompliance with procurement policies

Soft Skills

issue resolutioncommunicationprioritizationagilitycollaborationcontinuous improvementchange managementtraining supportperformance managementprocess standardization

Certifications

Bachelor's degree