Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Acro Service Corp; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An aviation and aerospace component manufacturer is seeking an Assistant Manager-Recruitment specializing in Procurement/Supplier Management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and proven negotiation skills, capable of managing supplier relationships and ensuring compliance. This role demands a strategic mindset and strong analytical abilities, contributing to global sourcing initiatives and contractual management. Join a dynamic team in a contract employment position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Sourcing, Procurement, or Contract Management.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean methodologies, and project management principles.
• Professional certifications in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Contract Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead commodity negotiations and supplier relationship management.
• Draft and manage NDAs and contract amendments.
• Prepare compliance packages including supplier scorecards and ETRs.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Strategic business mindset

Supplier relationship management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Office tools

Job description

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Assistant Manager-Recruitment at Acro Service Corp

We are seeking experienced Procurement/Supplier Specialists with strong negotiation skills and a strategic business mindset to help drive key performance indicators (KPIs) and support our global supply base. This role is part of a high-performing team focused on executing sourcing strategies, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance across our contract management systems. You will play a critical role in executing transactional initiatives, supporting our Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders worldwide to align with strategic sourcing goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commodity negotiations and supplier relationship management
• Draft and manage NDAs, Unilateral Letters, Novations, Assignments, and Assumptions in collaboration with Legal and Contracts teams
• Review contract amendments for accuracy and compliance prior to signature

Compliance & Documentation

• Prepare and submit comprehensive compliance packages, including:
  • Extended Terms Requests (ETRs)
  • Supplier scorecards and FAIRS data
  • SAP updates (MOQ, pricing, contract validation, VMI)
  • Fair and Reasonable Price Justifications (FRPJ)

RFQ & Master Data Management

• Manage RFQ packages, including drawing retrieval and distribution
• Process vendor and material master changes
• Validate part demand and historical receipts

System & Process Support

• Upload and maintain documents in contract management tools
• Initiate Should Cost Estimates (SCE) and pull platform details
• Resolve PO and supplier portal issues, submitting corrections as needed
• Support and analyze CID and BAA content for strategic sourcing insights

What We Value

• Proven experience in Sourcing, Procurement, or Contract Management
• Strong business acumen and a passion for continuous learning
• Familiarity with SAP, ERP systems, eSourcing platforms, and Microsoft Office tools
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean methodologies, and project management principles
• Professional certifications in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Contract Management
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Seniority Level: Associate | Employment Type: Contract | Job Function: Other | Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing