Sourcing Specialist

Sourcing Specialist

Join the team at Aston Carter to make an immediate impact on the performance of our Distribution Center and significantly contribute to customer satisfaction.

• Place purchase orders with vendors.
• Research, obtain quotes, and negotiate prices and terms with vendors and suppliers.
• Communicate with the sales team and customer service department regarding backorders.
• Resolve inventory discrepancy issues with vendors.
• Help maintain ERP system costs.
• Develop strategies to lower costs on items with vendors.
• Research alternate vendors for product substitution as needed.
• Participate in overall product strategy, research, and development requirements.
• Drive planning, negotiation, and evaluation of new products, vendor agreements, and services.
• Manage profitability and performance of existing products and services.
• Collaborate with the field sales force to manage product line inventory levels at our Distribution Centers and develop programs to grow sales.
• Manage marketing and sales programs with key vendors and suppliers.

• 1-3 years of previous buyer/procurement experience.
• Experience in supply chain, purchasing, and inventory.
• Familiarity with SAP is highly beneficial.

• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environments is preferred.
• A bachelor's degree is ideal, but an associate's degree is acceptable if the experience is aligned.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ambitious, hardworking, and hands‑on candidates are preferred.

Contract to Hire position based out of Strongsville, OH.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $33.00/hr.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and 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)

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. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500.

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, please email astoncarter for other accommodation options.