Arconic is currently in search of Site Services Category Specialist to join our Procurement Operations based in Davenport, IA .
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 Site Category Buyer is responsible for owning, developing, and optimizing assigned Indirect
Materials & Services categories (Hard & Soft Services) at the site level. This role
combines category strategy, sourcing execution, and supplier management to deliver best-in-
class total value, minimize risk, and ensure strong operational alignment with site stakeholders.
The position acts as a bridge between site operations and procurement strategy, ensuring that
category decisions directly support business objectives while leveraging global and regional
procurement capabilities.
- Travel requirement: up to 5%, planned
Role requires strong collaboration across site, regional, and global teams
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The successful candidate will:
- Operate as a true category owner
- Deliver measurable business value (cost, performance, risk reduction)
- Balance strategic mindset with hands-on execution
In this role, you will:
Category Ownership & Strategy
- Own and manage assigned Hard & Soft Services categories within Indirect Procurement
- Define and execute category strategies aligned with plant, regional, and global goals
- Lead demand management and specification optimization (challenge requirements to reduce cost and complexity)
Ensure category decisions support site-specific operational needs
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Sourcing & Commercial Execution
- Lead, co-lead, or support sourcing initiatives (RFP/RFQ, e-Auctions, negotiations)
- Develop and implement rate cards, pricing structures, and cost models
- Negotiate Master Service Agreements (MSAs), terms, and conditions
Manage contract authoring in collaboration with legal and stakeholders
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Supplier Management & Performance
- Build and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers
- Maintain accurate supplier records (including SCO documentation)
- Lead supplier performance management, including scorecards and KPIs
- Establish and lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) where applicable
Serve as the escalation point for supplier issues (service, delivery, commercial disputes)
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Stakeholder Collaboration
- Collaborate daily with engineering, operations, finance, and site leadership
- Align category strategies with site operational goals and priorities
Partner with Procurement Operations, Category Management teams, and leadership
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Continuous Improvement & Value Creation
- Drive cost savings (SRT), innovation, and working capital improvements
- Lead/support Kaizen workshops and process improvement initiatives
- Ensure adoption of best-in-class procurement processes and systems
- Leverage global and local markets for cost, quality, logistics, and innovation optimization
