Site Services Category Owner – Procurement Leader

Arconic Corporation; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arconic is seeking a Site Services Category Specialist to join our Procurement Operations based in Davenport, IA. You will own and optimize Indirect Materials & Services categories, balancing strategic sourcing with hands-on execution to deliver value and risk control.

Collaboration with site, regional, and global teams is essential to drive cost savings and supplier performance. Responsibilities include category ownership, rate card development, MSAs, and QBRs, while maintaining stakeholder

Qualifications

• 3+ years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain with Indirect Materials and Services focus.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in category management and strategic sourcing.
• Proven track record in contract negotiation and supplier performance management.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage assigned Hard & Soft Services categories within Indirect Procurement.
• Define and execute category strategies aligned with plant, regional, and global goals.
• Lead demand management and specification optimization to reduce cost and complexity.
• Ensure category decisions support site-specific operational needs.
• Lead supplier performance management, including scorecards and QBRs, where applicable.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Arconic is seeking a Site Services Category Specialist to join our Procurement Operations based in Davenport, IA. You will own and optimize Indirect Materials & Services categories, balancing strategic sourcing with hands-on execution to deliver value and risk control.

Collaboration with site, regional, and global teams is essential to drive cost savings and supplier performance. Responsibilities include category ownership, rate card development, MSAs, and QBRs, while maintaining stakeholder