Strategic Sourcing Associate - Drive Cost Savings

Storm Search; Alcoa (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

A staffing and recruitment firm is seeking a Sourcing Associate for a full-time opportunity in Alcoa, TN. This role involves building and managing supply chains to deliver quality and cost-effective solutions. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years of relevant experience, particularly in supplier management and contract negotiation. Competitive salary and excellent benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of sourcing/procurement/supply chain experience.
• Strong supplier management and contract negotiation background.
• Experience in driving cost reduction and quality initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier development.
• Monitor supply market trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead supplier contracts, negotiations, and nominations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve supplier performance issues.
• Drive cost reduction, lead-time improvement, and quality initiatives.
• Support commodity sourcing activities for new projects.

Skills

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Cost-reduction

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or Business

Tools

Procurement/ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

A staffing and recruitment firm is seeking a Sourcing Associate for a full-time opportunity in Alcoa, TN. This role involves building and managing supply chains to deliver quality and cost-effective solutions. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years of relevant experience, particularly in supplier management and contract negotiation. Competitive salary and excellent benefits offered.