Supply Chain Analyst

Actalent; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Procurement Specialist to drive strategic sourcing and supplier collaboration in a medical device setting. You will manage RFQs/RFPs, analyze bids, and negotiate terms with suppliers while coordinating with engineering, quality, and regulatory teams.

The role is on-site at a Scottsdale facility, with cross-functional exposure and a focus on cost reduction, supplier resilience, and successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Business, or related discipline.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, engineering, or technical project management.
• Hands-on experience evaluating RFQs, RFPs, supplier quotations, or bids.
• Strong supplier-facing communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze sourcing and supplier data and translate findings into clear recommendations.
• Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines independently.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple sourcing and supply chain projects, including supplier risk mitigation and resilience initiatives.
• Source and evaluate suppliers for mechanical and electrical components used in medical devices.
• Manage RFQs/RFPs and analyze supplier quotes, bids, pricing, lead times, and total-cost considerations.
• Lead supplier pricing discussions, negotiations, selection, and onboarding.
• Identify cost savings, tariff mitigation, and second-source opportunities.
• Partner with engineering, quality, regulatory, and supply chain teams to ensure suppliers meet technical and compliance requirements.
• Track project schedules, milestones, risks, sourcing decisions, and savings. Develop KPIs and data-driven reporting to support procurement decisions.
• Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders and senior leadership.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Data analysis

Supplier negotiation

Project management

Multiple projects management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Business, or a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Microsoft Project

Job description

Were seeking a Procurement Specialist to support high-impact procurement and supply chain initiatives within a medical device organization. Youll work directly with suppliers and cross-functional partners to source mechanical and electrical components, analyze competitive bids, negotiate commercial terms, mitigate supply risk, and develop second-source strategies.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strategic sourcing, data analysis, supplier negotiation, and project management in a highly regulated environment.

What Youll Do

• Lead multiple sourcing and supply chain projects, including supplier risk mitigation and resilience initiatives.
• Source and evaluate suppliers for mechanical and electrical components used in medical devices.
• Manage RFQs/RFPs and analyze supplier quotes, bids, pricing, lead times, and total-cost considerations.
• Lead supplier pricing discussions, negotiations, selection, and onboarding.
• Identify cost savings, tariff mitigation, and second-source opportunities.
• Partner with engineering, quality, regulatory, and supply chain teams to ensure suppliers meet technical and compliance requirements.
• Track project schedules, milestones, risks, sourcing decisions, and savings.Develop KPIs and data-driven reporting to support procurement decisions.
• Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders and senior leadership.

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Business, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, engineering, or technical project management.
• Hands-on experience evaluating RFQs, RFPs, supplier quotations, or bids.
• Strong supplier-facing communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze sourcing and supplier data and translate findings into clear recommendations.
• Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines independently.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and cross-functional communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical device manufacturing or supply chain experience.
• Procurement or sourcing experience within another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience sourcing mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, or other engineered components.
• Experience with supplier risk mitigation, dual/second sourcing, cost reduction, or tariff mitigation.

Why This Opportunity?

• Youll have the opportunity to work on sourcing initiatives tied to medical technologies while gaining broad exposure across procurement, engineering, quality, regulatory, suppliers, and leadership. The work has a direct connection to cost, supplier resilience, continuity of supply, and successful project execution.

Work Environment

The role is based on-site at a facility in Scottsdale, Arizona. The position involves collaboration with engineering, quality, R&D, supply chain, IT, procurement, business teams, and suppliers. The team is provided with hardware and access to applicable systems, repositories, project documentation, and quality processes. There may be limited travel required with advance notice.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Scottsdale, AZ.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $38.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Scottsdale, AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Scottsdale,AZ.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.