Aston Carter · 21 hours ago
Sourcing Specialist
Noblesville, IN
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$27/hr - $30/hrAston Carter is a company that provides corporate talent solutions across various sectors. They are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to optimize savings and procedures by negotiating contracts and purchase agreements, while also supporting commodity management and building supplier relationships.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Execute and manage 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 accounts and terms
Collaborate with sister companies to combine similar product volumes and work on contracts with key suppliers
Analyze, collect, and summarize data across the organization to support decision-making processes on the overall future procurement strategy
Act as a point of contact between the company and suppliers, maintaining relationships while scouting for additional vendors to support future growth
Work closely with the finance and legal departments 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
Create and maintain vendor scorecards and review them with suppliers
Define risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages (Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan)
Liaise with key company employees to determine product and service needs
Create safety stock strategies for products in D365
Support the establishment of corporate processes supporting standardization of controlled processes pertaining to procurement to meet JSOX expectations
Negotiate agreements, contracts, terms, and deadlines with vendors to support overall company goals and initiatives
Enhance and improve the current new vendor qualification process
Work with IT to establish new reports and processes to enhance procurement functions
Support cost savings initiatives with up-and-coming and current projects
Support all manufacturing locations with designated commodities
Onboard and vet new suppliers
Qualification
Required
Experience working in sourcing procurement functions
Strong understanding of procurement and negotiation techniques
Proficiency in any ERP systems
Strong communication skills for building relationships with external suppliers
Analytical, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Preferred
Experience with contracts is nice to have
Prompt and punctual
Attention to detail
Hardworking and 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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