Sourcing Manager

Job Title: Sourcing Manager Job Description The Sourcing Manager, Indirect Sourcing Supply Chain (Contract) will lead strategic initiatives to evaluate, source, and recommend a future-state warehouse and distribution network for a long-established firm based in downtown Seattle, WA. This 9‑month contract role, with potential for extension, focuses on developing and executing a comprehensive sourcing strategy, leading competitive RFP processes, evaluating third‑party logistics (3PL) and warehousing partners, conducting commercial negotiations, and delivering executive‑level recommendations. The position requires strong RFP leadership, deep expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier management, and at least seven years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, logistics, or operations across North America and EMEA. Responsibilities Develop and execute a warehouse network sourcing strategy that aligns with business growth, service, cost, capacity, and risk objectives. Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize the warehouse footprint, enhance geographic coverage, and support long‑term network strategy. Create supplier evaluation frameworks, develop business allocation recommendations, and establish sourcing governance processes. Drive supplier diversification and implement risk mitigation strategies to support business continuity. Lead the end‑to‑end development and execution of comprehensive warehouse and 3PL RFP processes. Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard prospective logistics and warehousing partners. Coordinate all aspects of bidder engagement, including communications, site visits, proposal reviews, data collection, and stakeholder evaluations. Conduct thorough supplier due diligence, assessing operational capabilities, financial health, technology platforms, and scalability. Develop executive‑ready recommendations supported by robust quantitative and qualitative analysis. Build total‑cost‑of‑ownership, should‑cost, and scenario‑based financial models to inform sourcing decisions. Lead commercial negotiations, contract discussions, and pricing reviews with prospective logistics and warehousing providers. Analyze warehousing, transportation, labor, inventory, and service cost drivers to identify optimization opportunities. Benchmark the current distribution and fulfillment network to improve commercial terms, efficiency, customer service, scalability, and total landed cost. Partner with Finance to evaluate investment requirements, transition costs, and long‑term savings opportunities associated with network changes. Develop supplier scorecards, dashboards, and evaluation criteria across cost, service, quality, capacity, technology, and innovation metrics. Lead supplier performance reviews and executive business reviews throughout the selection and implementation process. Recommend future performance governance structures and service‑level management approaches. Assess providers’ operational excellence programs and continuous improvement capabilities. Evaluate current and future warehouse capacity requirements against business forecasts and growth plans. Assess provider scalability, peak‑season readiness, business continuity plans, and operational resilience. Identify supply chain, operational, geopolitical, and financial risks that may impact network performance. Develop contingency plans and risk mitigation recommendations for the future‑state distribution and warehouse network. Partner closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Customer Service, and external logistics providers to balance service, cost, capacity, risk, scalability, and business growth objectives. Manage multiple project workstreams simultaneously and deliver results within tight timelines. Prepare clear, persuasive documentation and presentations that communicate sourcing strategies, RFP outcomes, and executive recommendations. Essential Skills At least 7 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, logistics, or operations. Proven leadership experience managing strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives with spend greater than $150M. Demonstrated track record of leading complex RFPs and supplier selection initiatives, particularly in warehouse and 3PL environments. Strong commercial negotiation skills with expertise in logistics, warehousing, distribution, and third‑party logistics services. Deep experience in supplier management and strategic sourcing, including supplier evaluation and governance. Ability to develop business cases, network evaluations, financial models, and executive‑level recommendations. Skill in balancing service, cost, capacity, risk, sustainability, and operational requirements in sourcing decisions. Effective cross‑functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders in Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Customer Service, and external partners. Strong project leadership capability, including managing multiple workstreams and meeting tight deadlines. Proven experience leading complex RFPs, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations in North America and EMEA, with exposure to APAC and LATAM preferred. Advanced proficiency in Excel for data analysis and financial modeling. Proficiency with Power BI and sourcing analytics tools for performance measurement and reporting. Experience working with ERP systems to support sourcing and supply chain activities. Familiarity with network design methodologies for distribution and warehouse optimization. Knowledge of logistics technology platforms, including FBA, WMS, and TMS systems. Strong written communication skills for proposal writing and editing. Proficiency with Microsoft Office for documentation, presentations, and analysis. Hands‑on experience with supplier negotiation, contract negotiation, strategic sourcing, and supplier management. Experience managing and evaluating third‑party logistics (3PL) providers. Experience with RFP leadership and proposal development in a supply chain or logistics context. Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field. Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, APICS, CSCMP, or Lean Six Sigma are highly desirable. Experience in supply chain management and production planning. Knowledge of industry organizations and best practices in sourcing and logistics. Experience with proposal writing, proposal development, and editing in a corporate environment. Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset with the ability to interpret complex data sets. Ability to design and use supplier scorecards and dashboards to support performance management. Comfort working with continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma. Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving supply chain environment with multiple stakeholders. Experience working across regions including APAC and LATAM is a plus. Work Environment This role is based in downtown Seattle, WA and operates in a hybrid work model. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays and onsite work from Tuesday through Thursday, typically from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office is located in a modern, well‑appointed building with convenient access for bus riders and nearby parking options available at a daily rate. You will work in a professional corporate environment that leverages modern supply chain technologies, including ERP systems, FBA platforms, warehouse management systems (WMS), and transportation management systems (TMS), as well as analytics tools such as Excel and Power BI. The culture emphasizes collaboration across Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Customer Service teams, with a focus on strategic thinking, continuous improvement, and data‑driven decision‑making. Standard professional business attire is expected when working onsite. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr. 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. 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 Seattle,WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com 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.