Aston Carter · 4 hours ago
Sourcing Specialist
Noblesville, IN
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$27/hr - $30/hrAston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions and is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to optimize savings and procedures in supply chain management. The role involves negotiating contracts, establishing cost-saving initiatives, and maintaining supplier relationships to support manufacturing locations.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Executing and managing competitive business-wide contracts and supplier relationships using combined volume across all business units to obtain better pricing and terms
Research current purchased parts and find alternatives that are more readily available and cost effective
Work with suppliers to set up and maintain Corporate Account and terms
Work with sister companies to combine similar products volume and work on contracts with key suppliers
Analyze, collect and summarize data across the organization to support the decision-making process on the overall future procurement strategy
Act as a point of contact between the company and suppliers, maintaining relationships, while continually scouting for additional vendors to support company future growth
Work closely with the finance & legal department to ensure contract terms are favorable
Build sound, cost-effective strategies for the purchasing of materials used in the business
Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries to meet demand
Create and maintain Vendor Scorecards and review with suppliers
Help define risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages (Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan)
Liaises with key company employees to determine their product and service needs
Create safety stock strategies for products in D365
Support establishment of corporate processes supporting standardization of controlled processes pertaining to procurement to meet JSOX expectations
Negotiate agreements, contracts, terms and deadlines with vendors, including both tactical (lowest price) and strategic (value vs cost), to support overall company goals and initiatives
Support the enhancement and improvement of current new vendor qualification process
Work with IT to establish new reports and processes to enhance procurement functions
Help support cost savings initiatives with up-and-coming projects/current projects
Support all manufacturing locations with your designated commodity
Onboard and vet new suppliers
Qualification
Required
Experience working in procurement function
Strong understanding of procurement and negotiation techniques and have prior negotiation experience
Strong analytical, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Any ERP experience
Strong Communication skills – able to build relationships with external suppliers
Preferred
experience with contracts
Prompt/On time
Attention to detail
Hard worker
Self starter
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
Aston Carter
Aston Carter is a staffing and recruiting company providing risk and compliance services.
Founded in 1997
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-01-31Acquired
Leadership Team
Juan Pablo McCausland-PHR, CDP
Human Resources Business Partner
Sherry Guevara
Regional Human Resources Partner-West Region
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