Senior Sourcing Program Manager

Aston Carter; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an experienced Sourcing Program Manager in Morristown, NJ to lead sourcing strategy across the product lifecycle, from design to scale. You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and supply chain to drive launches and cost-effective outcomes.

This role demands strong program management, risk mitigation, and data-driven decision making, with a hybrid work arrangement balancing remote and on-site collaboration in a dynamic technology-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in supply chain and sourcing.
• Systems thinking for cost, risk, performance tradeoffs.
• Ability to influence in ambiguous situations.
• Execution and delivery focused.
• Experience with supplier qualification and readiness.
• Proficiency in KPI and milestone tracking.
• Technical awareness of drawings and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Interface between engineering, operations, and supply chain.
• Drive supplier readiness for product launches.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Lead cross-functional alignment to meet milestones.
• Manage sourcing deliverables, timelines, and execution.
• Partner with category managers on sourcing strategies.
• Analyze data to support decisions and program success.
• Present updates and recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Experience in supply chain

Systems thinking

Influence without auth

Execution mindset

Supplier qualification

KPI tracking

Hardware understanding

Job description

Job Title: Sourcing Program Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Program Manager to lead our sourcing strategy and execution across the entire product lifecycle, from design to launch to scale. This high-impact role requires direct collaboration with engineering teams to support product launches and drive measurable results, offering a strategic advantage in our rapidly growing industry.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary interface between engineering, operations, and supply chain teams.
• Drive supplier readiness to ensure successful product launches and ramp-up.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including delivery, capacity, quality, and cost issues.
• Lead cross-functional alignment among internal stakeholders to meet program milestones.
• Manage sourcing-related deliverables, timelines, and program execution.
• Partner with category managers to execute sourcing strategies and resolve supplier challenges.
• Analyze data to provide insights that support decision-making and program success.
• Present program updates, risks, and recommendations to leadership.

Essential Skills

• 8+ years of experience in supply chain and sourcing.
• Systems thinking with an understanding of cost, risk, and performance tradeoffs.
• Ability to influence without authority and make decisions in ambiguous situations.
• Execution and delivery-focused mindset.
• Experience with supplier qualification and readiness.
• Proficiency in KPI and milestone tracking.
• Technical awareness, particularly in understanding drawings and hardware.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in industries such as semiconductor/capital equipment, complex hardware/advanced manufacturing, aerospace/defense, or robotics/AI hardware/electronics.
• Mentorship and leadership mindset.

Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing for a balance of remote and in-office work. You will be part of a stable and established company that continues to innovate in advanced technology sectors, offering both stability and growth opportunities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Morristown, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Dental Vision Health 401K PTO

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Morristown,NJ.

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 [e-mail] ([e-mail]) 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.