Strategic Sourcing Lead — Global Negotiation & Analytics

PDS Tech, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift

Global supplier exposure

Cost reduction initiatives

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to drive global sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, contract administration, and procurement operations. You will partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Operations, Contracts, and Legal teams to deliver cost savings, improve supplier performance, and ensure compliance across the sourcing lifecycle.

The position offers a day shift, collaboration with worldwide suppliers, and opportunities to influence procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the listed fields.
• 3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or commodity management.
• Supplier negotiation and relationship management experience.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management: Execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and annual operating plans.
• Contrac t & Compliance Administration: Prepare, review, and administer NDAs, contract amendments, novations, and assignments; ensure compliance with procurement policies.
• Procurement Operations & Analytics: Coordinate RFQ activities, support should-cost analysis, analyze demand and spend, and develop cost-reduction recommendations.
• Data Management & Reporting: Maintain supplier, pricing, contract, and material master data; support KPI analysis and data-driven insights.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Contracts, and Legal teams to drive sourcing excellence.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

MS Office / ERP proficiency

Education

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

Tools

SAP

eSourcing platforms

RFQ tools

Contract Lifecycle Management

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to drive global sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, contract administration, and procurement operations. You will partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Operations, Contracts, and Legal teams to deliver cost savings, improve supplier performance, and ensure compliance across the sourcing lifecycle.

The position offers a day shift, collaboration with worldwide suppliers, and opportunities to influence procurement