Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Acro Service Corporation; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Acro Service Corporation seeks a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our Tempe, AZ facility. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies for materials and services, leading supplier evaluations, RFQ events, negotiations, and contract management to achieve cost, quality, delivery and supplier performance targets.

Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Program Management to align sourcing with business requirements, monitor market trends, and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (supply chain, business, operations, or finance).
• 4–6 years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or related experience.
• Experience with FAR/DFAR and TCPD.
• Demonstrated supplier negotiations, contract management, and sourcing strategy development.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, procurement tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of sourcing best practices, cost analysis, and supplier performance management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned categories.
• Lead supplier evaluations, RFQ events, negotiations, and contract management.
• Analyze supplier proposals, pricing, and spend data to determine cost positions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Program Management to align sourcing with requirements.
• Monitor market trends, supply chain risks, and industry developments to address challenges.
• Support supplier transitions and continuity planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

ERP systems

Procurement tools

MS Office

Sourcing strategy

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Procurement tools

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking aStrategic Sourcing Specialist to join the company, a premier supplier, in Tempe, AZ, US, 85284While working in this clean and climate-controlled facility you will have the opportunity to be directly involved in the evolution of the industry. Come work for a company that has been consistently recognized among the Best & Brightest Companies to Work For. Immediate interviews are available,

Job Description:

The Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to ensure the contracting of materials and services that support organizational objectives related to cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance. This role leads supplier selection, material quoting and contract negotiations, while identifying opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supply risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned categories and commodities.
• Lead supplier evaluations, RFQ events, negotiations, and contract management activities.
• Analyze supplier proposals, pricing structures, market conditions, and spend data to determine fair and reasonable cost position
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Program Management to align sourcing strategies with business requirements.
• Monitor market trends, supply chain risks, and industry developments to proactively address sourcing challenges.
• Support supplier transitions and supply continuity planning.

Qualifications:

• Experience with Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR)
• Experience with Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TCPD)
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Operations, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or related purchasing functions.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, and sourcing strategy development.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, procurement tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of sourcing best practices, cost analysis methodologies, and supplier performance management.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all. Project Engineer Imaging Production Specialist

Company Description

With almost four decades of experience as a proven industry leader, Acro continues to be consistently recognized among the Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the United States. As an international professional services firm with deep expertise in consulting and staff augmentation offering a variety of solutions including MSP, VMS, RPO, HRO (and more), Acro operates across North America, Europe, and Asia from over 30 locations. Acro’s client portfolio includes some of the most well-known names in business and provides services across all verticals including technology, aerospace, energy, automotive, government, and manufacturing. To learn more, please visit www.acrocorp.com.