Strategic Sourcing Strategist – Direct Materials

Aston Carter; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Aston Carter is recruiting a Sourcing Specialist for an on-site permanent role in Alachua, FL. The position focuses on developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives for direct materials within a manufacturing setting, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost-efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in strategic sourcing, experience with RFQ/RFP/RFI, and strong analytics with Excel proficiency. Onsite work in Alachua, with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of strategic sourcing experience in manufacturing.
• Experience sourcing direct materials and production-related commodities.
• Proven supplier negotiations experience and long-term agreements.
• Contract negotiation and contract management experience.
• Supplier development and performance management experience.
• Direct procurement and vendor management expertise.
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles and strategic sourcing methodologies.
• Experience with RFQ, RFP, and RFI processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for direct materials and production materials.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, and delivery.
• Manage supplier relationships and drive performance improvements.
• Lead supplier negotiations and support contract development.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities through market research and negotiations.
• Conduct market and supplier analysis to assess pricing and risk.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to align sourcing with business needs.
• Support TCO analysis, inventory considerations, and capacity analysis.
• Ensure compliance with procurement, regulatory, and sustainability standards.
• Manage RFQ/RFP/RFI processes and supplier proposals.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Direct materials sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Contract negotiation

Supplier development

Vendor management

Cost analysis

TCO analysis

RFQ/RFP/RFI management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Aston Carter is recruiting a Sourcing Specialist for an on-site permanent role in Alachua, FL. The position focuses on developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives for direct materials within a manufacturing setting, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost-efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in strategic sourcing, experience with RFQ/RFP/RFI, and strong analytics with Excel proficiency. Onsite work in Alachua, with competitive pay and benefits.