Procurement Manager

Aston Carter is seeking a Procurement Manager for a 2‑year project 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 some travel to other sites a few times per month, so candidates must be flexible with travel.

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 Tulsa, OK.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/hr.

Requirements

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 Tulsa,OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 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.