Job Description
Job Title: Sourcing SpecialistJob Description
This role involves cross-functional support for contract execution across various teams within the sourcing and category management departments, including Clinical, Development, Research, and G&A. The Sourcing Specialist will manage or support the end-to-end review of Statements of Work (SOW), budgets, and payment schedules, as well as the associated contract development and execution workflow using the Legal Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system, Agiloft.
Responsibilities
+ Prepare Purchase Requisitions.
+ Collaborate with department business owners to ensure vendor contract terms and conditions meet all business needs and requirements.
+ Assist in gathering market intelligence and trends to support category managers and leaders.
+ Support category teams in vendor evaluation activities, including Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
+ Analyze information and communicate findings effectively.
+ Organize vendor capability presentations, software demonstrations, and bid defenses.
+ Schedule meetings with internal teams and vendors.
+ Support meetings with stakeholders and suppliers.
+ Provide excellent order follow-up and communication to requestors.
+ Rectify accounts payable and receiving discrepancies when necessary.
Essential Skills
+ Experience in contracts management and procurement.
+ Knowledge of work orders, change orders, Statements of Work (SOW), and budget management.
+ Proficiency in Agiloft, SAP, and ERP systems.
+ Familiarity with Legal Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM).
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Experience with Agile methodologies.
+ Ability to convert flexible start opportunities into long-term positions.
Work Environment
This role offers flexibility with the option to work 100% remotely or in a hybrid model. However, if converted to a permanent position, the role may require working five days a week.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/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 Alameda,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 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.
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
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Job Tags
Permanent employment, Contract work, Temporary work, Remote job, Flexible hours,