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Arconic · 12 hours ago

Director, Strategic Sourcing

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Arconic is a leading provider of aluminum products and technologies, and they are seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing to lead their Procurement Team. This senior leadership role involves driving enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives, leading a team of sourcing professionals, and partnering with internal stakeholders to define and execute sourcing strategies.

AerospaceAutomotiveBuilding MaterialConstructionMechanical Engineering

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead a team of strategic sourcing professionals in the execution of high-impact, cross-functional sourcing projects across all direct, indirect, logistics, and services categories

Define and document a world-class strategic sourcing process, leveraging existing structures and templates while continuously improving tools, templates, and methodologies

Develop and maintain a robust sourcing project funnel in collaboration with category management and procurement excellence teams, including kickoff scheduling, team formation, charter development, and goal setting

Create and implement negotiation planning templates and best practices to support consistent, high-quality negotiation execution across sourcing projects

Drive stakeholder engagement throughout the sourcing lifecycle, ensuring alignment of business needs, transparency of process, and adoption of sourcing outcomes

Develop and deliver training programs to enhance sourcing, negotiation, and project management capabilities across sourcing specialists, category managers, and internal stakeholders

Establish and track sourcing performance metrics, including project progress, value delivery, and funnel health

Develop tools and processes for team capacity planning and resource allocation to ensure optimal deployment of sourcing talent

Coach and mentor the sourcing team in project management and stakeholder engagement to drive efficiency, accountability, and professional growth

Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, finance, operations, and business units to ensure sourcing strategies align with enterprise goals and risk management practices

Implement world-class strategic sourcing processes to optimize procurement operations

Plan and execute negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions with suppliers

Conduct financial analysis to support sourcing decisions and identify cost-saving opportunities

Train and mentor team members to enhance their skills and capabilities

Provide strong leadership and guidance to team members, including those not directly reporting to you, to ensure high performance and collaboration

Qualification

Strategic sourcingNegotiation skillsProject managementSupply chain managementFinancial analysisCross-functional leadershipBusiness acumenTraining program developmentAnalytical skillsSourcing tools proficiencyMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsTeam mentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field from an accredited institution

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management

At least 5 years of experience leading sourcing projects with cross-functional teams

Demonstrated experience across a broad range of spend categories, including direct, indirect, logistics, and services

Experience working in corporate procurement environments, with exposure to enterprise-level sourcing strategies and governance

Proven ability to operate in global or multi-regional contexts, collaborating with stakeholders and suppliers across multiple geographies

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