Indirect Sourcing Category Manager

About the Opportunity Are you a strategic sourcing professional who enjoys negotiating contracts, building supplier relationships, and driving measurable cost savings? We're seeking an Indirect Sourcing Category Manager to lead sourcing initiatives across transportation, logistics, freight, warehousing, MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations), and other indirect spend categories.This is a high-impact role focused on identifying cost-saving opportunities, improving supplier performance, and supporting enterprise-wide procurement initiatives. What You'll Be Doing

• Lead strategic sourcing projects across transportation, logistics, freight, warehousing, MRO, and indirect spend categories
• Develop category strategies, sourcing pipelines, and savings roadmaps
• Conduct supplier evaluations, market research, RFPs, RFQs, and sourcing events
• Negotiate supplier agreements and manage contract performance
• Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities
• Analyze spend data and market trends to support sourcing decisions
• Partner with business leaders to align sourcing strategies with organizational goals
• Monitor supplier performance, risk, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Communicate project status, savings results, and sourcing priorities to leadership

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or supply chain experience
• Experience supporting transportation, logistics, freight, warehousing, MRO, or indirect procurement categories
• Strong negotiation and contract management experience
• Supplier relationship management experience
• Experience driving measurable cost-savings initiatives
• Strong analytical, financial, and cost-modeling skills
• Experience utilizing spend analytics and sourcing tools
• Ability to lead projects and partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Eden Prairie, MN. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $55.30 - $62.50/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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Eden Prairie, MN. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Eden Prairie,MN.

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.