Sourcing Consultant

Job Title: Sourcing Consultant

Job Description

The Sourcing Consultant plays a critical role in managing end-to-end sourcing activities and supplier partnerships. This position is responsible for driving competitive sourcing events, developing effective procurement strategies, and optimizing cost, schedule, and risk across categories including labor, services, materials, and equipment. This individual partners closely with cross-functional teams to negotiate contracts, enhance supplier performance, and support category management initiatives while ensuring compliance with organizational standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing events (RFQs/RFPs) from initiation through supplier selection
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies, including total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms with suppliers
• Partner with legal and finance teams to support contract development and execution
• Manage supplier relationships, performance metrics, and continuous improvement efforts
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including capacity and logistics challenges
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and project stakeholders to align procurement efforts
• Provide market intelligence and insights to support broader commercial strategies

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or purchasing
• Strong background in contract negotiation and supplier management
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (6+ years in a related field)
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience, including cross-functional collaboration
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in category management within utilities, manufacturing, or construction industries

Work Environment

The work environment is fully onsite, with office hours from 8:00am to 5:00pm, offering some flexibility in start and end times. The dress code is business casual, and the office setup is a cubicle environment. Employees enjoy a long-term opportunity with the potential for direct hire after three months, and they receive paid holidays including New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas, along with 2 weeks of paid time off.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grandview Heights, OH.

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 Grandview Heights,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 2026.

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® Platinum Award 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.