Procurement Manager

Aston Carter • Catoosa, OK

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Aston Carter is partnering with a leading organization in Tulsa to hire a Procurement Manager to support major capital construction projects across North and South America. This is a high-visibility role with ownership of the full procurement lifecycle—from early strategy through contract close-out. You will work closely with Project Managers, Engineering teams, EPCm partners, and global suppliers to influence project outcomes and ensure alignment with safety, schedule, cost, and quality objectives. This is a 1-year contract-to-hire opportunity with strong potential for long-term placement. Compensation is flexible and may exceed the posted range depending on experience.

Requirements

• 5+ years of construction or CapEx procurement experience, including full-cycle contracting
• 3–5 years supporting multi-million‑dollar capital projects
• Tendering, proposal evaluation, negotiations, and contract awards
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently within a matrixed organization
• Solid understanding of contract terms and commercial negotiation
• Advanced spreadsheet and data-analysis skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting construction projects and local market sourcing
• Familiarity with SAP, ERP systems, and vendor management tools
• Experience collaborating with engineering and project teams across regions
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project demands and travel requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement strategies across multiple capital projects
• Manage competitive tenders: prepare bid packages, run bid events, evaluate proposals, and award contracts
• Negotiate commercial terms for long-lead equipment, services, and full project scopes
• Partner with Project Managers, Category Managers, Engineering teams, EPCm firms, and suppliers
• Oversee vendor and contractor performance, manage claims, and mitigate risk proactively
• Track project cash flow, commitments, and procurement KPIs
• Maintain transparent documentation to support audits and governance requirements
• Manage procurement activities for multiple concurrent projects ranging from $1M–$50M
• Collaborate with global suppliers and internal buyers across regions
• Travel as needed for supplier meetings, site visits, and project support

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed