Supply Chain Analyst

Job Title: Supply Chain Analyst
Job Description
This Supply Chain / Sourcing Analyst role focuses on strategically managing and expanding a complex, multi-step supplier network for highly specialized disc products. The primary goal is to take ownership of the existing supply chain, improve its performance, and help grow it into a fully developed division. You will concentrate on supplier identification, qualification, and performance management, working closely with an internal procurement team while contributing to long-term sourcing strategy and potential import/export compliance activities.
Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the multi-step disc manufacturing supply chain to ensure cost, quality, and reliability.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to expand to 3 suppliers per product.
• Support supplier selection through data analysis (capability, capacity, quality, cost, delivery).
• Participate in supplier audits, due diligence, and technical assessments.
• Collaborate with suppliers across metal manufacturing, finishing, photo-etching, and diffusion bonding.
• Transition from single- to multi-supplier strategies to improve resilience.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews (delivery, cost, quality, lead time).
• Support RFP/RFQ processes, including requirements definition, analysis, and selection.
• Partner with procurement, planning, logistics, and customer service teams.
• Build supplier relationships and drive issue resolution and continuous improvement.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify risks, trends, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure production alignment and compliance with import/export regulations.
• Maintain supplier data and reporting using SAP or similar tools.
• Travel (30%) for supplier visits and on-site evaluations (domestic + international).

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, business, or engineering.
• 5+ years in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management.
• Experience with RFP/RFQ processes and supplier evaluation.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Familiarity with SAP/ERP systems.
• Ability to work strategically alongside procurement teams.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers/projects.
• Valid passport; able to travel internationally.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Semiconductor or complex manufacturing experience.
• Experience with international suppliers (e.g., Europe/Asia).
• Experience in technical or engineering environments.
• Knowledge of diffusion bonding, metal manufacturing, or photo-etching (preferred).
• Exposure to import/export compliance.
• Experience with supplier performance programs and continuous improvement.
• Ability to grow into a broader supply chain leadership role.

Work Environment

• Hybrid role with strong preference for onsite collaboration (Austin-based).
• 30% travel (monthly supplier visits + 1-2 international trips/year).
• Cross-functional collaboration with procurement, logistics, planning, and customer service.
• Opportunity to help build and scale a growing supply chain function.

Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Austin, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $79000.00 - $104000.00/yr.
Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc. Benefits are sent out to offers by Human Resources
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Austin,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 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.

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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.