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Able to perform routine tasks, whilst maintaining focus on long term objectives.\nMust have the leadership skills and capability to deputize as required.\nJob Summary\nCoordinate and manage purchasing activities in accordance with Howmet Policy and Procedures for both external and intercompany suppliers.\nEnsure that requisition process, and Purchase Order issuing, is completed in accordance with both site and Howmet requirements. To issue Purchase Orders, Order acknowledgement follow-up, open order management identifying the best price and supplier for new purchase orders.\nMaintain good awareness of stakeholders of complete requisition to Payment process and related instruction.\nResponsible for negotiation of contracts with existing and new suppliers. To write and maintain contracts. 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