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Buyer I

Howmet Aerospace

Simi Valley, CAJob$50–65K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$50–65K/yr
Location
Simi Valley, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Buyer I serves as a link between procurement, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. The role supports supply-chain objectives through purchase-order data entry and tracking, supplier communication, reporting, and process improvement. It also coordinates vendor approvals with Sales and Quality Assurance and ensures purchases comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

MS OfficeERPProblem SolvingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizationAttention to DetailFollow-UpTime ManagementAnalytical ReasoningNumerical Skills

Qualifications

2 Years Procurement, Planning, or Inventory ExperienceHigh School DiplomaUS Work Authorization

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

This position is a critical link between the procurement team, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. The role focuses on accurate data entry, order tracking, supplier communication, and continuous process improvement to support the company’s supply‑chain objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Enter purchase orders and amendments into the ERP (COP/Oracle) via Autoload or manual entry.

  • Verify accuracy of PO data (pricing, terms, delivery dates).

  • Track order status and follow up with vendors to meet delivery schedules.

  • Reconcile discrepancies between vendor confirmations and system records.

  • Issue RFQs, purchase orders, and order confirmations.

  • Follow up on RFQs, non‑confirmed orders, and delivery updates.

  • Maintain a supplier database and update contact information.

  • Ensure data accuracy in the procurement database.

  • Generate weekly and monthly procurement reports (e.g., PO status, vendor performance).

  • Participate in cross‑functional process review meetings.

  • Ensure all purchases comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.

  • Perform any additional tasks assigned by management that support the procurement function.

  • Works with Sales and Quality Assurance group in coordinating vendor approvals.

  • Able to identify opportunities for process improvement

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 year of working knowledge of procurement, planning, and/or inventory management

  • High School Diploma

  • 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 Skills and Abilities

  • Proficiency in MS Office applications and ERP experience.

  • Must possess strong problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Must be well organized with attention to detail.

  • Have strong follow up and time management skills.

  • Solid analytical and reasoning abilities as well as strong numerical skills.

Benefits/Salary

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package available day one of hire, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location. The salary range for this position is $50K to $65K.

Compensation and Benefits:

If a pay range is identified for this job, it is based on a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, market/business considerations, and/or location.

Howmet Aerospace offers a competitive benefits package to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include:

  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits coverage, including FSA and HSA account options

  • Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans offering employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution

  • Paid holidays and vacation time (eligibility, accrual, and usage are discretionary and governed by applicable policies)

  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs

  • Life insurance and disability coverage plans

  • Optional coverage plans for auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance

  • Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Our Story:

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/howmet-aerospace) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/howmetaerospace) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/howmetaerospace/) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Howmetaerospace/) , and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/howmetaerospace) .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email: [email protected]

How this job compares

Set against the 5,240 open Procurement jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$50–65K/yr
  • California median$117–171K/yr482 salary ranges
  • US median$96–148K/yr2,970 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $58K, is 60% below the California median midpoint ($145K) — in the lowest quarter of Procurement salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 585 open Procurement jobs in California and 5,240 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Procurement postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 4,077 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 2,663 of the 5,240 open Procurement jobs (51%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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