Global Aerospace Sourcing Strategist

ManpowerGroup; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Tempe, AZ to execute sourcing initiatives and manage supplier relationships. The role emphasizes negotiations, data-driven analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain, Engineering, Contracts, Legal, Finance, and Operations.

The candidate should have 3+ years in sourcing and a related bachelor’s degree. Primary responsibilities include RFQ coordination, contract administration, and maintaining master data in SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or commodity management.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing commercial relationships.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier management aligned with objectives.
• Lead supplier negotiations and support cost, quality, delivery, and performance improvement.
• Prepare, review and administer sourcing and contractual documents (NDAs, amendments, novations, assignments, assumptions).
• Coordinate RFQ activities, pricing validations, supplier performance analysis, and compliance.
• Maintain supplier, contract, pricing, and material master data within SAP and contract systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

ERP systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

MS Office

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Tempe, AZ to execute sourcing initiatives and manage supplier relationships. The role emphasizes negotiations, data-driven analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain, Engineering, Contracts, Legal, Finance, and Operations.

The candidate should have 3+ years in sourcing and a related bachelor’s degree. Primary responsibilities include RFQ coordination, contract administration, and maintaining master data in SAP.