Job Title: Sourcing Specialist/ Category Specialist Job Description Act as the primary point of contact for sourcing-related activities for assigned commodities. Implement inventory optimization strategies within the company. Develop and expand category knowledge in support of sourcing projects. Administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives. Support Purchasing Agents focused on day-to-day activities. Request quotations for material and services, evaluate bids for pricing and delivery commitments. Perform data collection for all spend data based on assigned commodities. Perform sourcing activities as part of cross-functional teams. Update and maintain vendor files in the system. All other duties as assigned. Responsibilities + Identifying and Researching Suppliers: identify and evaluate potential suppliers, assessing their capabilities and qualifications to determine the best fit for the company's needs + Negotiate Contracts and Prices: negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers to ensure the company gets the best value for its money + Managing Supplier Relationships: maintain and manage relationships with suppliers, addressing any issues that arise and ensuring that suppliers meet the company's requirements + Collaborating with Other Departments: work closely with departments like procurement, production, and logistics to ensure the supply chain runs smoothly + Identifying Cost Savings Opportunities: look for ways to reduce costs, such as negotiating better prices or finding alternative suppliers + Managing Purchase Orders: handle the purchase order process, from issuing orders to tracking deliveries and reconciling invoices + Maintaining Supplier Performance Metrics: track and evaluate supplier performance using metrics like on-time delivery and quality + Staying Updated with Market Trends: keep up with market trends, new products, technologies, and suppliers to make informed sourcing decisions Essential Skills + Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Operations, Business Administrative, or Related + Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, or managing suppliers + Minimum of 1 year of experience in contracting/negotiation processes and best practices + Strong communication, organization/time management, and problem-solving skills + Collaborative in nature to ensure all stakeholders are managed and engaged when appropriate + Flexibility and the ability to work independently Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with negotiation, SAP ERP, commodity management, cost reduction Work Environment onsite 4 days remote 1 day Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $75000.00 AutoEnrollment: NEW HIRES, who have not enrolled in the Plan within 30 days from date of hire, will beautomatically enrolled in the Plan at a deferral rate of 3% of pretax eligible earnings Full coverage Health, Dental, and Vision Full-time employees are granted up to 40 hours of vacation time after six (6) months of service and another 40hours at their one (1) year employment anniversary. Credit maybe given for experience within the career fieldof hire or industry related experience. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in New Berlin,WI. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Jan 3, 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. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.