Job Title: Sourcing Specialist Job Description - 2-5 years experience in buying/procurement/purchasing - IT/Telecom or Professional Services sourcing strongly preferred - Experience in negotiating pricing and terms - Knowledge of indemnifications (such as limitation of liability) - Understanding of contractual terms My client is seeking procurement professionals to support the deal life cycle for its Banking and Investments Categories. Support includes overseeing the end-to-end procurement process, including contract and price negotiation and support of strategic sourcing engagements. Responsibilities: 1. Own pipeline of low and medium complexity sourcing engagements under $250k for assigned category. Will be assigned engagements over $250K based on demand and development. 2. Support Category Leads on high complexity engagements and assist with requisition and purchase order creation. 3. Establish effective negotiation plans and guide internal clients through contracting process. 4. Partner with Category Leads to establish sourcing execution plans through competitive bids, evaluation agreements, supplier consolidation, and co-terming. 5. Effectively partner with other Category Teams, Supplier Management, Vendor Management Offices, Internal Clients, and Third-Party Risk Management as needed. 6. Engage with business requestor to identify requirements and formulate them into specific competitive bid documentation. 7. Own end-to-end competitive bidding process. 8. Ensure the application of fair business practices and consistent procurement of products and services. 9. Continually examine ways to raise standards and improve processes and procedures while improving the overall performance of ESM. 10. Support departmental process and technology initiatives. 11. Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned. Job Type This is a contract position with a duration of 8 Month(s). Work Site This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Malvern, Pennsylvania and some days remote. Work Environment Tues-Thurs 8:30-4:30 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.