Sourcing Specialist

Procurement & Sourcing Specialist

We are seeking a motivated procurement & sourcing specialist to support major manufacturing and facility investment projects across our global operations. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career procurement professional looking to develop expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and project-based procurement. You'll work closely with engineering, operations, finance, and project teams to help drive critical investments while contributing to cost savings and operational excellence.

Support sourcing and procurement activities for major projects and strategic initiatives.

Lead and manage request for quotation (rfq) and request for proposal (rfp) processes with suppliers and contractors.

Evaluate supplier proposals, pricing structures, and overall project costs.

Participate in contract negotiations and commercial discussions.

Partner with engineering, operations, finance, and project teams to align sourcing decisions with business and project requirements.

Monitor project milestones, supplier deliverables, and procurement schedules.

Assist with supplier selection, bid evaluations, and approval processes.

Build and maintain strong supplier and contractor relationships.

Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier optimization, and process improvements.

Support a growing sourcing organization by contributing to best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, procurement, or a related field preferred.

1-3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing, supply chain, or indirect procurement.

Experience supporting rfqs, supplier communications, vendor management, or sourcing projects.

Strong analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills.

Experience working within an erp system.

Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.

Self-motivated professional who can quickly learn new processes and operate independently.

Job type & location:
This is a contract to hire position based out of saint paul, mn.

Pay and benefits:

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $42.78/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 hybrid position in saint paul, mn.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on aug 24, 2026.

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 astoncarter for other accommodation options.

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