Job Title: Senior Specialist, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
Job Description

The Senior Specialist, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement supports the organization’s mission to provide customers with innovative, high-quality products delivered on time and at competitive prices. This role applies sourcing and procurement best practices to manage contracts, develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, and support internal stakeholders throughout the Procure-to-Pay process. The Senior Specialist partners closely with leadership, customers, business groups, and suppliers to ensure goods and services are acquired efficiently, risks are minimized, and the supply base effectively supports current and future business needs.

ResponsibilitiesObtain customer requirements and coordinate communications between Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Project Management to support customer needs.Research, identify, and qualify suppliers based on customer requirements and organizational needs.Provide customer-facing support by coordinating and organizing deliverables required to bid on new customer programs and to set up new customers.Maintain and improve the new customer setup process, including standardizing internal relationships and forms required to support new business.Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to negotiate agreements or develop Statements of Work that fully support business requirements.Expand and strengthen the supply base to support business continuity and enable competitive supplier bidding.Develop both long-term and short-term customer support and supplier strategies that align with organizational goals.Own supplier communications and supplier relationship management, including translating customer forecasts and communicating supplier capacity updates.Promote long-term, fair supplier relationships that prioritize business needs while ensuring suppliers are treated with respect and in alignment with core values.Collaborate with Legal to ensure that sales agreements and contracts are prioritized, compliant, and represent organizational interests.Own and develop a standardized supplier bid process that is scalable and capable of supporting significant organizational growth.Perform and maintain supplier screening activities for all current suppliers based on established or newly developed policies and guidelines.Continuously review and improve processes by identifying value-added and non-value-added activities, promoting best practices, and increasing efficiency.Resolve invoice holds through supplier interaction, cycle counts, and systems investigation.Conduct regular supplier financial reviews and risk assessments to monitor and mitigate supply chain risk.Train internal customers and drive compliance with requisition and Purchase Order processes, as well as invoice approval requirements.Maintain a contracts repository with valid agreements, Statements of Work, Certificates of Insurance, and other supporting documentation to minimize risk and prevent contract expirations.Advise management of potential issues, risks, and recommended actions to address them.Ensure the supply base receives formal communication of organizational requirements and implement a supplier audit framework to ensure compliance, measure performance, and identify supply chain risks.Take ownership of the full supply chain and fulfillment stream, including early detection of supply delays or interruptions and proactive pursuit of resolutions and alternative solutions.Perform other duties as assigned to support strategic sourcing and procurement objectives.Essential Skills5 to 7 years of related experience in Strategic Sourcing & Procurement and/or equivalent training or a combination of education and experience.Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, and supply chain management.Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing and vendor management.Experience in category management and contract management.Strong project management skills, including coordination of cross-functional stakeholders.Proficiency in managing Purchase Orders and supporting the Procure-to-Pay process.Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Experience working with Odoo and AX or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.Strong communication skills to interact effectively with leadership, customers, internal teams, and suppliers.Ability to analyze supplier performance, financial stability, and risk.Capability to negotiate agreements and develop Statements of Work that support business needs.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience developing and implementing standardized supplier bid processes.Background in building and managing supplier audit frameworks and compliance programs.Familiarity with contract repositories and documentation control, including Certificates of Insurance and supporting documents.Experience supporting or collaborating with Legal teams on contracts and sales agreements.Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and promote best practices in sourcing and procurement.Experience in resolving invoice holds through coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders.Ability to develop and execute long-term and short-term supplier and customer support strategies.Comfort working with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Project Management.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment while maintaining high attention to detail.Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to approximately 20% of the time.Work Environment

This role is primarily based on site in an office environment, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. While most duties are performed in an office setting, the position occasionally requires work in areas with wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals, and exposure to outside weather conditions. Noise levels in the office can vary, and there may be occasional exposure to loud noise. The role may involve interaction with production or operational areas as needed to support sourcing and procurement activities. Occasional domestic and international travel of up to 20% is required to visit suppliers, customers, or other company locations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Tomball, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58.50 - $65.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n
• Medical, dental & vision\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tomball,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 27, 2026.

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\nAbout Aston Carter\n\n

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.

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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.

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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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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