Strategic Sourcing Projects Lead

Strategic Sourcing Projects Lead

Arconic is currently in search of a Strategic Sourcing Projects Lead to join our Rolled Products North America Team based out of Pittsburgh, PA (preferred), Davenport, IA, Lancaster, PA or Alcoa, TN.

At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.

Job Summary:

The Strategic Sourcing Projects Lead is a key role responsible for executing enterprise-wide sourcing strategies and delivering measurable cost and value improvements. This position manages high visibility of cost savings initiatives, serves as the primary day-to-day driver ensuring high-impact results, working in close partnership with the Director and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

You have: (required)

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 5 10 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or procurement
• Proven track record of delivering cost savings through supplier negotiations and category management
• Experience managing and developing complex projects
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, contract law fundamentals, and supply chain operations
• Proficiency in sourcing tools, analytics platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.

Exceptional Candidates also have: (preferred)

• Adapt to quickly absorb market intelligence to ensure fast and repeatable sourcing project wins.
• MBA or relevant advanced degree
• Experience in metals, manufacturing, aerospace, or automotive supply chain.