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Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead and manage sourcing initiatives across various categories. This role requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations. You will play a crucial role in driving continuous improvement and optimizing sourcing processes using advanced tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

+ Lead and manage the execution of RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs across assigned categories, ensuring alignment with business objectives and sourcing strategies.

+ Perform advanced data analysis using Excel and other analytical tools to develop insights, recommendations, and sourcing strategies.

+ Support the development and implementation of sourcing strategies by providing analytical and market intelligence input.

+ Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders in Operations, Finance, Legal, and Category Leads to define requirements, evaluate suppliers, and negotiate favorable commercial terms.

+ Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes, tools, and best practices leveraging AI and other optimization technologies.

Essential Skills

+ Sourcing

+ Supply chain management

+ Supplier negotiation

+ Contract negotiation

+ Procurement

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 7+ years of Strategic Sourcing experience

+ 2+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing specifically in Services

Work Environment

This is a 12-month project with the flexibility to work from home Monday through Friday if desired. The role involves utilizing advanced technologies and AI optimization tools to enhance sourcing processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Scottsdale, Arizona.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Scottsdale,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.