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Supply Chain Analyst
Launch Your Career with a Global Leader in Advanced Manufacturing
Columbus, OH Area
$28.00-$31.00 per hour
Monday-Friday | Flexible Start Times Available
✅ 6-Month Contract-to-Hire
Ready to break into supply chain, procurement, or corporate operations?
Join one of the world's most respected manufacturing organizations, known for innovation, engineering excellence, and long-term employee development. This company has built a reputation for producing award-winning products, investing in cutting-edge technology, and developing future leaders through strong internal career paths.
As demand for advanced manufacturing, supply chain optimization, and supplier management continues to grow, this organization is investing heavily in the next generation of procurement professionals.
If you have a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, or a related field and strong Excel skills, this is an incredible opportunity to gain experience with a world-class organization.
Why Candidates Apply
✅ $28-$31/hour starting pay
✅ Contract-to-hire opportunity
✅ Professional corporate environment
✅ Build a career in Supply Chain & Procurement
✅ Gain experience working with global suppliers
✅ Strong long-term career growth potential
✅ Exposure to sourcing, negotiations, cost analysis, and supplier management
About the Role
As an Entry-Level Supply Chain Analyst, you'll support sourcing and procurement initiatives for a large-scale manufacturing operation.
This position offers hands-on exposure to supplier management, market analysis, pricing strategies, cost improvement initiatives, and supply chain planning.
You'll work alongside experienced procurement professionals while helping drive key business decisions that impact supplier performance, cost savings, and operational success.

• Analyze supplier pricing, quotations, and purchasing data
• Support sourcing and supplier selection activities
• Research industry trends, market conditions, and commodity pricing
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships
• Assist with cost reduction and savings initiatives
• Coordinate with engineering, finance, production, and supply chain teams
• Create and manage reports using Excel
• Maintain purchasing and supplier information systems
• Participate in supplier meetings and negotiations
• Support new product and model launches through procurement activities

What We're Looking For
Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logisticsor, Operations Management or Related field
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Internship experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, Manufacturing, Finance, or Purchasing
• Experience with supplier interaction or negotiations
• Experience with ERP systems or purchasing software

Career Growth Path
This position offers a direct path into:

• Procurement
• Strategic Sourcing
• Commodity Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Supplier Development
• Operations Leadership
• Global Purchasing

You'll gain experience supporting significant supplier spend, working with domestic and international stakeholders, and contributing to business decisions that directly impact one of the largest manufacturing operations in North America.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $31.25/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 Columbus,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 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.