Sourcing Specialist

Job Title: Sourcing Specialist

As a Sourcing Specialist, you will have an immediate impact on the performance of our Distribution Center and contribute significantly to customer satisfaction. You will join a dedicated team serving multiple service centers, internal associates, and loyal, long-term customers. Your role will focus on productivity and accuracy, which are key measures for success.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Essential Skills

• 1-3 years of previous buyer/procurement experience.

• Experience in supply chain, purchasing, and inventory.

• Familiarity with SAP is highly beneficial.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 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.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $33.00/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 Strongsville,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 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® double diamond 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.