Senior Sourcing Analyst

Job Title: Senior Sourcing AnalystJob Description

The Senior Sourcing Analyst leads strategic sourcing initiatives within a manufacturing environment focused on material handling, conveyor systems, and automation. This role drives cost optimization, enhances supplier performance, mitigates supply risk, and supports procurement excellence across direct materials. The Senior Sourcing Analyst partners closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance to develop and execute sourcing strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, analyze spend data, and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain. This position is well suited for an experienced procurement professional with strong manufacturing sourcing experience, advanced analytical skills, and a proven track record of managing supplier relationships while delivering measurable cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for direct materials within a manufacturing environment, focusing on material handling, conveyor systems, and automation components.

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that drive cost optimization, improve supplier performance, and support overall procurement excellence.

• Manage category strategies for key commodities, including analysis of market conditions, supplier capabilities, and long-term sourcing plans.

• Lead RFQ and RFP processes from requirements gathering through bid evaluation and supplier selection.

• Negotiate supplier agreements, contracts, and pricing to achieve cost reductions and favorable commercial terms while maintaining quality and delivery performance.

• Conduct detailed spend analysis, cost modeling, and pricing analysis to identify savings opportunities and support data-driven decision-making.

• Manage supplier performance using scorecards, metrics, and regular business reviews to ensure adherence to quality, delivery, cost, and service expectations.

• Drive supplier development initiatives to enhance supplier capabilities, improve reliability, and reduce risk across the supply base.

• Implement and oversee supplier relationship management practices that foster collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.

• Support supply risk management by identifying potential risks, recommending mitigation strategies, and implementing corrective action processes when issues arise.

• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance to align sourcing strategies with product design, manufacturing requirements, and financial objectives.

• Contribute to cost reduction initiatives by identifying and executing opportunities in pricing, value engineering, and design-to-cost projects.

• Utilize advanced Excel and data analysis techniques to build models, dashboards, and reports that support sourcing decisions and performance tracking.

• Work within ERP systems to manage procurement data, supplier information, and transactional activities related to sourcing and materials management.

• Support continuous improvement efforts in procurement processes, policies, and tools to enhance efficiency, compliance, and value creation across the supply chain.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.

• Proven experience in the manufacturing industry, with a strong focus on direct material sourcing.

• Demonstrated expertise in procurement and strategic sourcing, including category management and supplier negotiations.

• Hands-on experience with RFQ and RFP management, contract management, and supplier development.

• Strong background in cost reduction initiatives and supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.

• Advanced analytical skills, including spend analysis, cost modeling, and pricing analysis using Excel.

• Experience managing supplier performance through scorecards, metrics, and structured performance reviews.

• Proficiency in supplier relationship management and supplier performance management.

• Experience with risk management and corrective action processes in a supply chain or procurement context.

• Proficiency with ERP systems for procurement and materials management.

• Strong cross-functional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with value engineering to optimize product design and cost.

• background in commodity management and global sourcing strategies.

• Exposure to New Product Introduction (NPI) and collaboration with engineering on design-to-cost initiatives.

• Experience performing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis to support sourcing decisions.

• Involvement in procurement policy development and process standardization.

• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and lean manufacturing environments.

• Experience with data visualization and dashboard reporting to communicate sourcing and performance metrics.

• Knowledge of supply risk mitigation techniques, including dual-sourcing strategies and contingency planning.

Work Environment

The Senior Sourcing Analyst works in a professional manufacturing-focused environment that emphasizes collaboration between Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain. The role is primarily office-based, using ERP systems, advanced Excel, and data analysis tools to manage sourcing activities and supplier performance. The work setting values cross-functional teamwork, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making, with opportunities to contribute to cost optimization, process enhancement, and strategic initiatives across the supply chain.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Port Clinton, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $77736.53 - $89397.01/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.

Company benefit package will be provided to candidates who are interested.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Port Clinton,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 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® 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) 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.