Oversee supply chain initiatives for assigned products, working cross-functionally with sourcing, planning, product, and engineering teams to balance commercial and technical trade-offs. A successful candidate will leverage experience in global supply chain management, and a self-driven approach to achieving sustained operational excellence and cost optimization. Key Job Responsibilities + Work cross-functionally with supply chain teams to identify and drive sustaining operational improvement (cost, lead time, risk management) and seamless execution of programs through sustaining phases. + Act as a single point of contact for program resources to communicate supply chain decisions and progress, provide feedback on supply chain implications of program decisions and changes. + Synthesize inputs from Sourcing, Planning, Logistics, Engineering, and Finance to create balanced recommendations that drive operational excellence, cost reduction targets, and supply chain resilience. + Execute cost reduction roadmaps measuring total cost of ownership including spares, service, replacements, tariffs, and logistics impacts + Own lead time optimization analysis with clear reduction roadmaps and transparent reporting + Maintain ownership of supply chain requirements throughout GA and end-of-life phases + Coordinate cross-functional implementation for post-launch design changes (ECOs) + Drive root cause analysis and process improvements that prevent future occurrences, ensuring sustained operational excellence across the product lifecycle Essential Skills + Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or related field + 3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or product operations management in electromechanical commodities + Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder supply chain initiatives in sustained operations + Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams + Experience with supplier relationship management and performance tracking Work Environment This position is fully onsite at North Reading, MA, US, during normal business hours from Monday to Friday. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of North Reading, MA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $53.00/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 North Reading,MA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.