Strategic Sourcing Lead – Manufacturing & Supplier Excellence

Talentify; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Aston Carter in Hartford, CT, is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager / Procurement Manager for a growing chemical manufacturer. You will lead sourcing strategies, manage key supplier relationships, drive cost reductions, and ensure alignment with procurement standards and financial guidelines across facilities.

This on-site role requires strong negotiation, analytics, and experience with purchasing systems and supplier databases.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing and procurement within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Ability to manage supplier performance and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and supplier performance.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and terms to secure favorable conditions.
• Plan and execute supplier sourcing events and competitive bidding processes.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Maintain procurement reporting tools and supplier databases.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Cost reduction

Analytics

Tools

Purchasing systems

Supplier databases

Procurement reporting tools

Job description

Aston Carter in Hartford, CT, is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager / Procurement Manager for a growing chemical manufacturer. You will lead sourcing strategies, manage key supplier relationships, drive cost reductions, and ensure alignment with procurement standards and financial guidelines across facilities.

This on-site role requires strong negotiation, analytics, and experience with purchasing systems and supplier databases.