Job Title: Sourcing Manager Job Description Develop and execute sourcing strategies for ingredient categories, providing market and supplier insights to maximize opportunities. Conduct bids and negotiate high-value supply agreements with key suppliers, coordinating contract implementation to ensure smooth execution. Regularly update and present strategies to executive-level stakeholders. Responsibilities + Analyze spend data and understand business needs. + Conduct bids and negotiate high-value supply agreements with key suppliers. + Coordinate contract implementation and ensure smooth execution. + Provide market and supplier insights to maximize opportunities. + Execute complex sourcing strategies using various interventions, tools, materials, techniques, and systems. + Support Clif Bar ingredient sourcing migration processes and contracts. + Apply judgment to secure best value using new processes. + Advocate for change management with external and internal business partners. + Select, build, and maintain long-term relationships with suppliers. + Lead supplier development activities and set up cross-functional review meetings. + Travel to supplier locations to maintain connectivity and collaboration. + Identify and lead cost savings projects to meet aligned targets for ingredients. + Drive ideation and implementation of cost-saving projects with suppliers and cross-functional teams. + Proactively identify supply continuity risks and develop mitigation plans. + Lead business continuity projects for ingredient spend areas, ensuring strategy alignment with business priorities. + Work with suppliers on business contingency plans for supply risks. + Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders across various departments. + Manage internal customer feedback and supplier performance to improve procurement recognition. + Engage internal stakeholders and external partners to drive collaboration supporting strategic business needs. Essential Skills + Strategic sourcing + Supplier negotiation + Contract management + 3+ years of sourcing experience + Food industry experience Additional Skills & Qualifications + Minimum of bachelor's degree + Minimum 3 to 7 years of experience in sourcing or supply chain + Experience selecting and managing suppliers, including price negotiation, risk management, contract management, and global sourcing strategy development. Work Environment This hybrid role requires two days onsite and three days remote each week, offering a great opportunity to join a growing leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) space. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of East Hanover, New Jersey. This position is URGENTLY interviewing - If interested, please apply & submit your updated resume along with your availability for a 5-minute call to kvespia @astoncarter.com Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/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 hybrid position in East Hanover,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2025. 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® double diamond 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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