Job Title: Sourcing Manager
Job Description
Sourcing Manager role focuses on leading strategic sourcing initiatives for a future-state warehouse and distribution network across North America and EMEA. You will design and execute the sourcing strategy, run complex warehouse and 3PL RFPs, evaluate and select logistics partners, drive commercial negotiations, and deliver executive-ready recommendations that balance service, cost, capacity, risk, scalability, and growth objectives. The position operates in a hybrid schedule based in downtown Seattle and offers the opportunity to influence a large, complex supply chain network and partner closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Customer Service, and external logistics providers.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive warehouse network sourcing strategy that aligns with business growth, service, cost, capacity, and risk objectives.
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives that support warehouse footprint optimization, geographic coverage, and long-term network strategy.
- Create and maintain supplier evaluation frameworks, business allocation recommendations, and sourcing governance processes.
- Drive supplier diversification and risk mitigation strategies to support business continuity and network resilience.
- Lead the end-to-end development and execution of comprehensive warehouse and 3PL RFP processes.
- Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard prospective logistics and warehousing partners across North America and EMEA, with preferred exposure to APAC and LATAM.
- Coordinate all aspects of bidder engagement, including communications, site visits, proposal reviews, data collection, and stakeholder evaluations.
- Conduct thorough supplier due diligence, including assessments of operational capabilities, financial health, technology platforms, scalability, and overall fit.
- Develop executive-ready recommendations supported by robust quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Build and maintain total-cost-of-ownership, should-cost, and scenario-based financial models to support sourcing decisions.
- Lead commercial negotiations, contract discussions, and pricing reviews with prospective logistics and warehousing providers.
- Analyze warehousing, transportation, labor, inventory, and service cost drivers to identify savings and efficiency opportunities.
- Benchmark the current distribution and fulfillment network to identify opportunities to improve commercial terms, efficiency, customer service, scalability, and total landed cost.
- Partner closely with Finance to evaluate investment requirements, transition costs, and long-term savings opportunities associated with network changes.
- Develop supplier scorecards, dashboards, and evaluation criteria across cost, service, quality, capacity, technology, and innovation metrics.
- Lead supplier performance reviews and executive business reviews throughout the selection and onboarding process.
- Provide recommendations for future performance governance and service-level management frameworks.
- Assess providers operational excellence programs and continuous improvement capabilities.
- Assess current and future warehouse capacity requirements against business forecasts and growth plans.
- Evaluate provider scalability, peak-season readiness, business continuity plans, and operational resilience.
- Identify supply chain, operational, geopolitical, and financial risks that may impact network performance and service levels.
- Develop contingency plans and risk mitigation recommendations for the future-state warehouse and distribution network.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Customer Service, and external logistics partners to align on sourcing strategies and decisions.
- Lead multiple concurrent workstreams and projects, ensuring timely delivery of sourcing initiatives and RFP outcomes within tight timelines.
- Prepare and deliver clear, concise, and compelling presentations, proposals, and executive updates on sourcing strategies, RFP outcomes, and network recommendations.
Essential Skills
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, logistics, or operations.
- Proven experience as a strategic sourcing and procurement leader managing more than $150M in spend.
- Demonstrated track record of leading complex RFPs and supplier selection initiatives, particularly in logistics and warehousing.
- Strong commercial negotiation skills with expertise in logistics, warehousing, distribution, and third-party logistics (3PL) services.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and VLOOKUPs, for data analysis and financial modeling.
- Experience developing total-cost-of-ownership, should-cost, and scenario-based financial models.
- Analytical mindset capable of building business cases, conducting network evaluations, and developing data-driven executive recommendations.
- Experience in supplier negotiation, contract negotiation, and strategic sourcing within logistics and supply chain environments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including tools for proposal development, editing, and presentation creation.
- Experience with supplier management, including performance scorecards, governance, and continuous improvement.
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and sourcing analytics tools, with experience using EBS Oracle or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with network design methodologies and logistics technology platforms, including FBA, WMS, and TMS systems.
- Proven ability to balance service, cost, capacity, risk, sustainability, and operational requirements in sourcing decisions.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders in Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Customer Service, and external partners.
- Demonstrated project leadership capability, including managing multiple workstreams and delivering results under tight timelines.
- Experience leading complex RFPs, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations in North America and EMEA, with exposure to APAC and LATAM preferred.
- Experience in supply chain management, logistics operations, and production planning.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, APICS, CSCMP, Lean Six Sigma, or related credentials are highly desirable.
- Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
- Experience in proposal writing, proposal development, and editing for RFP responses and executive presentations.
- Familiarity with logistics-focused RFP processes and best practices.
- Experience working with logistics, warehousing, and 3PL partners across multiple regions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear, compelling proposals and executive summaries.
- Ability to interpret and analyze complex data sets using Excel, Power BI, and other analytics tools.
- Comfort working in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities and cross-functional stakeholders.
Work Environment
The role is based in downtown Seattle in a modern, well-appointed office environment. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with work performed remotely on Mondays and Fridays and onsite from Tuesday through Thursday, typically from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The building is easily accessible by public transportation, and candidates who commute by bus will find convenient access. On days in the office, parking is available at an approximate cost of up to $20 per day. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and external logistics partners, leveraging tools such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Power BI, ERP systems, and logistics technology platforms including FBA, WMS, and TMS. The environment supports professional collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and a focus on continuous improvement in supply chain and sourcing operations.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/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 & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA.
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.
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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.
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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.
