Supply Chain management / Buyer / Procurement

Job Title: Procurement Consultant

The Procurement Consultant plays a critical role in managing end-to-end sourcing activities and supplier partnerships. This position is responsible for driving competitive sourcing events, developing effective procurement strategies, and optimizing cost, schedule, and risk across categories including labor, services, materials, and equipment. This individual partners closely with cross-functional teams to negotiate contracts, enhance supplier performance, and support category management initiatives while ensuring compliance with organizational standards.

Develop and execute sourcing strategies, including total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis

Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms with suppliers

Partner with legal and finance teams to support contract development and execution

Manage supplier relationships, performance metrics, and continuous improvement efforts

Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including capacity and logistics challenges

Collaborate with engineering, operations, and project stakeholders to align procurement efforts

Provide market intelligence and insights to support broader commercial strategies

Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or purchasing

Strong background in contract negotiation and supplier management

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (6+ years in a related field)

Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously

The work environment is fully onsite, with office hours from 8:00am to 5:00pm, offering some flexibility in start and end times. The dress code is business casual, and the office setup is a cubicle environment. Employees enjoy a long-term opportunity with the potential for direct hire after three months, and they receive paid holidays including New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas, along with 2 weeks of paid time off.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

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)

Application Deadline

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. Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. 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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