About The Role

The Strategic Sourcing Projects Lead is a key role responsible for executing enterprise-wide sourcing strategies and delivering measurable cost and value improvements.

In this role, you will

Sourcing Strategy & Execution

Execute strategic sourcing initiatives aligned with the Director's enterprise-wide sourcing vision
Lead category-level sourcing projects from needs assessment through contract execution
Manage a pipeline of cost savings projects that meet annual spend reduction targets
Apply and continuously improve documented sourcing processes, tools, and templates developed by the Director

Negotiation & Contracting

Lead complex contract negotiations leveraging established negotiation planning frameworks
Ensure contracts are compliant, risk-appropriate, and aligned with Arconic's sourcing objectives
Escalate high-stakes or novel negotiation situations to the Director as appropriate

Stakeholder Engagement

Partner with internal stakeholders across manufacturing, finance, engineering, and operations throughout the sourcing lifecycle
Translate business requirements into actionable sourcing strategies
Communicate project status, savings, and risks clearly to the Director and senior leadership

Supplier Management

Lead supplier evaluation, selection, and onboarding processes
Develop and maintain competitive, long-term relationships at high-performance standards

Team & Capability Development

Indirectly lead, coach, and develop broader Procurement Team on the Strategic Sourcing playbook and best practices.
Deliver or coordinate training programs to build internal capabilities in sourcing and negotiation
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability

Reporting & Analytics

Track and report on sourcing KPIs, savings targets, and project milestones
Leverage sourcing tools and analytics platforms to drive data-informed decisions
Contribute to the development of a robust sourcing project funnel in collaboration with category management teams

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