Procurement Manager

This person must have construction procurement and contracts experience from start to finish, including managing the entire project lifecycle across multiple projects. They need to be able to run bids, evaluate proposals, and award contracts as part of their core responsibilities. Aston Carter is seeking a Procurement Manager for a 1‑year contract‑to‑hire role based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of procurement experience, including 3-5 years managing CapEx projects. This role will oversee procurement for projects ranging from $1M to $50M across North and South America. The position requires 25-40% travel, with most travel currently being local. However, depending on project needs and new projects that develop, travel could increase up to 40%. Some trips may be out‑of‑state, and travel could occasionally include 3‑day to 1‑week trips. Candidates must be comfortable with this level of flexibility.

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Job Description The role of the Procurement Manager is to lead all procurement aspects of major capital projects, ensuring strategies are aligned and executed to meet objectives for safety, schedule, quality, and cost, while complying with corporate procurement processes and standards. Responsibilities Define and implement project procurement strategies at critical stage gates. Manage tendering, negotiations, and contract awards for long-lead items and full procurement scope. Coordinate with Project Management, Category Managers, EPCm partners, and suppliers. Ensure compliance with procurement tools, processes, and standards. Oversee vendor and contractor performance, resolve claims, and mitigate risks. Monitor project cash flow and procurement-related KPIs. Support audits and maintain transparent documentation of decisions. Manage procurement for projects ranging from $1M to $50M across Oklahoma, and possibly North and South America. Engage internal category managers and buyers, and interface with global suppliers. Travel as required for supplier visits and project needs. Essential Skills 5+ years of procurement experience in Capex projects, ideally multi-million dollar projects. Proficiency in contracting, tendering processes, and procurement management. Strong communication skills to navigate a matrix organization. Ability to manage tasks independently with limited supervision. Expertise in contracting standards and negotiating contracts. Skilled in spreadsheeting, data analysis, and challenging the status quo. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with Capex projects and understanding of local and construction markets is required Familiarity with SAP, ERP, and vendor management. Ability to interface with engineering teams worldwide. Flexibility with time and travel. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Catoosa, OK. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/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 Catoosa,OK.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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® 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.