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Job Title: Indirect Sourcing Specialist
Job Description
The Indirect Sourcing Specialist manages the procurement of goods and services that support daily operations but are not part of the final product delivered to customers. This role partners closely with internal teams, evaluates and selects suppliers, negotiates commercial terms, and ensures cost-effective purchasing across multiple indirect spend categories. The position plays a key role in optimizing indirect spend, driving savings, and supporting continuous improvement within the procurement function.
Responsibilities

• Own and manage indirect spend categories such as facilities, IT services, MRO, tooling, logistics, professional services, and corporate operations.
• Conduct supplier sourcing activities including market research, supplier identification, supplier evaluation, and competitive bidding.
• Plan and execute RFQs and RFPs to compare pricing, service levels, and supplier capabilities across relevant categories.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, service level agreements, and commercial terms to ensure favorable outcomes and long-term value.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, project management, finance, and legal teams to understand requirements and support internal stakeholders.
• Manage supplier performance by tracking key metrics, resolving issues, and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships.
• Monitor category and supplier spend, analyze cost drivers, and identify savings opportunities to support cost reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contract terms, and ERP-based purchasing processes across all indirect categories.
• Support continuous improvement efforts within the procurement function by refining processes, tools, and best practices.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier records, pricing information, and contract documentation within relevant systems.

Essential Skills

• Experience in indirect procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or purchasing.
• Proven knowledge of indirect spend categories such as MRO, facilities, IT, or services.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to secure favorable commercial terms and service levels.
• Demonstrated supplier management capabilities, including performance monitoring and relationship management.
• Ability to analyze spend data, understand cost drivers, and develop insights that support savings initiatives.
• Experience working with ERP systems and procurement workflows.
• Core competencies in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, negotiation, indirect sourcing, indirect purchasing, and indirect procurement.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, project management, finance, and legal teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate supplier proposals and optimize total cost of ownership.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders and build strong supplier partnerships.
• Detail-oriented approach to managing contracts, pricing, and supplier records.
• Interest in contributing to a growing organization with long-term career development opportunities.
• Motivation to support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.

Work Environment
This role is based onsite in Noblesville and follows a Monday through Friday schedule, typically from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position may involve travel up to once per month to visit suppliers or vendors. The organization is planning significant growth over the next 5-10 years, offering strong potential for career advancement. Employees benefit from a performance-focused culture that includes merit reviews leading to pay increases and bonus potential twice a year once in a permanent status. A new headquarters facility is planned in Noblesville, reflecting ongoing investment in the work environment and future growth.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Noblesville, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Noblesville,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 4, 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.