Sourcing Specialist

Strive Solutions; Town of Manlius (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Strive Solutions in the United States is seeking a procurement professional to support advanced manufacturing in a high-tech defense and security environment. You will lead supplier selection, drive RFQ/RFP processes, negotiate terms, manage contracts, and collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams.

This role emphasizes spend analysis, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across programs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading RFQ/RFP processes.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Ability to assess supplier performance and mitigate risk.
• Analytical mindset for spend data and continuous improvement.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers for critical components.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes from sourcing through bid evaluation.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms to support quality, cost, and delivery.
• Manage supplier contracts and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality to align sourcing with program needs.
• Analyze spend data, mitigate supply risk, support continuous improvement.

Skills

RFQ/RFP leadership

Negotiation & contracts

Supplier performance & risk

Spend analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

to support advanced manufacturing in a high-tech defense and security environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers for critical components.


• Lead RFQ/RFP processes from sourcing through bid evaluation.


• Negotiate pricing and contract terms to support quality, cost, and delivery performance.


• Manage supplier contracts and support compliance with requirements.


• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to align sourcing decisions with program needs.


• Analyze spend data, mitigate supply risk, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong procurement/sourcing experience with RFQ/RFP leadership.


• Proven negotiation skills and contract management capability.


• Ability to assess supplier performance and manage supply risk.


• Analytical mindset for spend analysis and continuous improvement.


• Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.