Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Negotiations Specialist

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

Job summary

ManpowerGroup (Experis) is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our Tempe, AZ team within a global aerospace and manufacturing environment. You will execute strategic sourcing initiatives, lead supplier negotiations, and manage supplier data in SAP and related systems as part of a cross-functional procurement group.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, Contracts, Legal, Finance, and Operations to drive cost competitiveness, delivery performance, and continuous

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

ManpowerGroup (Experis) is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our Tempe, AZ team within a global aerospace and manufacturing environment. You will execute strategic sourcing initiatives, lead supplier negotiations, and manage supplier data in SAP and related systems as part of a cross-functional procurement group.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, Contracts, Legal, Finance, and Operations to drive cost competitiveness, delivery performance, and continuous