Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Company: GDKN Corp.
Location: Tempe
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Company Description The staffing solutions division of GDKN is a leading provider of end-to-end solutions in the temporary staffing space. With companies across the globe laying critical emphasis on their human resources management, demand for temporary staffing is rapidly growing because it improves focus on core/critical activities and can be adapted to the seasonal nature of business, addresses business uncertainties and the demand for rapid growth. In short, temporary staffing creates a very nimble human capital platform which allows organizations to maximize their productivity and flexibility at all times. GDKN is one of the very few minority business enterprises in North America that has the status of Preferred vendor with world’s largest corporations in various industries including: Electric Gas Telephone Utilities Manufacturing Defense Banking/Financial, Information Technology Healthcare/Pharmaceutical Having worked with a multitude of the world’s largest clients, GDKN has gained significant expertise in providing staffing solutions which are specifically targeted to meet our client’s unique needs with a highly innovative tactical and strategic approach and extensive capabilities for scalability and flexibility. Our staffing solutions focus on every detailed aspect of a business and ensure that you have the perfect talent for your critical business needs. We keep adapting and expanding to ensure that we always surpass our client’s expectations. Our staffing solutions division has access to an unparalleled pool of candidates from which our dedicated team rigorously screen and evaluate to ensure ideal human resources are identified for our client’s unique needs. Our dedicated team is the group of certified experts many of which have years of experience in their related field of expertise. We do not just focus on finding the perfect talent for our clients; we allow them to focus on growing their business and achieving their goals by ensuring that we adhere to the strictest labor compliance standards. Our activities are compliant with the laws prevailing in the countries and municipalities we do business in and our team of labor law experts ensures that your organization is compliant with all current applicable labor regulations. Labor Law Compliance Management is an important component of our business which we continue to keep as a top priority. With over 20 years in the staffing industry, highly customizable staffing solutions, unparalleled sourcing methodology and global capabilities, we are uniquely equipped to identify the right talent for your organization. GDKN will provide your organization with the flexibility to staff up or down, depending on your business needs. Job Description • Responsible for supplier market research and obtaining documentation for solicitation efforts (drawings, scorecards, historical purchases). • Evaluates supplier information to determine most desirable suppliers. • The Strategic Sourcing Specialist II will help drive the completion of compliant FAR15 packages and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure strategic alignment with program requirements. • Execute FAR15 subcontracts IAW FAR, DFARS and applicable regulations. • Support negotiations (price, terms & conditions) • Manage key program suppliers. • Build supplier strategies to enable the best overall value to client YOU MUST HAVE • Minimum of 3 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, L&C, Business, or Finance WE VALUE • Bachelor's Degree • DoD procurement subcontracting experience (FAR15) • Detailed understanding of DoD Procurement Life Cycle • Experience with Federal Acquisitions Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations • Strong negotiation skills and processes • Supply chain experience • Procurement experience within defense, aerospace, or similar industry • Experience managing subcontracts FFP, CP, CPIF, etc. • Experience with Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TCPD) • Ability to understand and negotiate terms and conditions Questions: 1. FAR15 / DoD Procurement Experience “Can you describe your experience supporting or executing FAR15?compliant subcontracting activities (including documentation, supplier data collection, or cost/price analysis)? Please share specific examples.” Purpose: Confirms actual hands?on FAR/DFARS experience, not just familiarity. 2. Supplier Research & Evaluation “Tell me about a time you performed supplier market research or evaluated supplier data (drawings, scorecards, historical purchases). How did you determine which suppliers were most suitable for a program?” Purpose: Assesses ability to analyze supplier capability, past performance, and risk—core to this role. 3. Negotiation & Cross?Functional Collaboration “What is your experience supporting or participating in price or T&C negotiations, and how have you worked with cross?functional teams (e.g., pricing, programs, engineering) to build negotiation positions?” Purpose: Screens for negotiation readiness and the ability to align with internal stakeholders on compliant subcontract strategies. Qualifications YOU MUST HAVE • Minimum of 3 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, L&C, Business, or Finance WE VALUE • Bachelor's Degree • DoD procurement subcontracting experience (FAR15) • Detailed understanding of DoD Procurement Life Cycle • Experience with Federal Acquisitions Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations • Strong negotiation skills and processes • Supply chain experience • Procurement experience within defense, aerospace, or similar industry • Experience managing subcontracts FFP, CP, CPIF, etc. • Experience with Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TCPD) • Ability to understand and negotiate terms and conditions Additional Information Questions: 1. FAR15 / DoD Procurement Experience “Can you describe your experience supporting or executing FAR15?compliant subcontracting activities (including documentation, supplier data collection, or cost/price analysis)? Please share specific examples.” Purpose: Confirms actual hands?on FAR/DFARS experience, not just familiarity. 2. Supplier Research & Evaluation “Tell me about a time you performed supplier market research or evaluated supplier data (drawings, scorecards, historical purchases). How did you determine which suppliers were most suitable for a program?” Purpose: Assesses ability to analyze supplier capability, past performance, and risk—core to this role. 3. Negotiation & Cross?Functional Collaboration “What is your experience supporting or participating in price or T&C negotiations, and how have you worked with cross?functional teams (e.g., pricing, programs, engineering) to build negotiation positions?” Purpose: Screens for negotiation readiness and the ability to align with internal stakeholders on compliant subcontract strategies.

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