Strategic Sourcing Specialist

ManpowerGroup; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Tempe, AZ to execute sourcing initiatives and manage supplier relationships. The role emphasizes negotiations, data-driven analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain, Engineering, Contracts, Legal, Finance, and Operations.

The candidate should have 3+ years in sourcing and a related bachelor’s degree. Primary responsibilities include RFQ coordination, contract administration, and maintaining master data in SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or commodity management.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing commercial relationships.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier management aligned with objectives.
• Lead supplier negotiations and support cost, quality, delivery, and performance improvement.
• Prepare, review and administer sourcing and contractual documents (NDAs, amendments, novations, assignments, assumptions).
• Coordinate RFQ activities, pricing validations, supplier performance analysis, and compliance.
• Maintain supplier, contract, pricing, and material master data within SAP and contract systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

ERP systems proficiency

Education

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

Tools

SAP ERP

MS Office

Job description

Our client, a global aerospace and manufacturing company, is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join their team. As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will be part of the Supply Chain and Procurement organization supporting Supply Chain, Engineering, Contracts, Legal, Finance, and Operations teams. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, effective communication skills, and strong problem-solving abilities which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Location: Tempe, AZ

Pay Range: $50.00/hour

What’s the Job?

• Execute strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier management activities aligned with business and annual operating plan objectives.
• Lead supplier negotiations and support cost, quality, delivery, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Prepare, review, and administer sourcing and contractual documents, including NDAs, amendments, novations, assignments, and assumptions.
• Coordinate RFQ activities, pricing validations, supplier performance analysis, and compliance activities.
• Maintain supplier, contract, pricing, and material master data within SAP and contract management systems while collaborating with global stakeholders.

What’s Needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or commodity management.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing commercial relationships.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems.

What’s in it for me?

• Opportunity to support a global supply base and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Engineering, Contracts, Legal, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Gain exposure to supplier negotiations, contract administration, and supplier compliance activities.
• Contribute to cost competitiveness, operational excellence, and business objectives.
• Opportunity to work in a complex aerospace and manufacturing supply chain environment.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.