Shape Your World
At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper.
Alcoa is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to support procurement activities for our Global Information Technology & Automation Solution (ITAS), including Software, Hardware and Services purchases. This is a highly collaborative role that combines strategic sourcing (RFI, RFP, commercial terms negotiation), contract review and negotiation, stakeholder relationship management, vendor management, Purchase Order creation/management, and ensuring compliance with global procurement policies.
About the Role:
As a trusted Global IT Sourcing Specialist , you will:
Lead end‑to‑end procurement for assigned category on a global scale, including sourcing strategy, vendor evaluation and shortlists, conducting RFI/RFPs bid reviews, and award recommendations.
Negotiate project‑specific and master agreements for ITAS software, hardware and services.
Manage supplier relationships, organize and participate in QBRs with main suppliers, handle escalations and internal/external alignments.
Drive and track cost savings and avoidance opportunities; payment terms improvements, vendor setup and procurement forecasting.
Coordinate with internal partners, including Legal, ITAS, Cybersecurity, AI Governance, Data Privacy, and environmental teams— when applicable - to support services execution across multiple locations/countries.
Implement global IT procurement strategy and manage multi-million‑dollar global agreements.
What you can bring to the role:
Bachelor’s degree required.
3+ years of procurement experience, including negotiation and sourcing, preferably in the IT space.
Ability to work with virtual customers at various organization levels
Strong analytical, communication, project management, and stakeholder‑influencing skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with virtual, cross‑functional teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint; experience with Oracle EBS and Docusign is a plus.
Professional certifications (CPM, APICS, CIPS, PMP) preferred.
Fluent/advanced English required (global scope with over 90% of customers / daily contacts in English)
What we offer:
Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs.
Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HSA
401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a non-qualified deferred compensation plan
12 paid holidays per year.
15 days of paid vacation (pro-rated from hire date).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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About the Location
Alcoa is an international company with multiple locations and joint ventures across six continents. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. As industry pioneers, we are redefining what it means to be a sustainable aluminum company, bridging the journey from mines to metal.
We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.
As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.
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