Field Operations Procurement Lead

Astro Pak Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Astro Pak is seeking a highly organized Buyer – Operations & Project Readiness to ensure materials, rentals, and supplies are ready for field execution on current and upcoming projects. The role links Operations, Project Management, Scheduling, and field vendors to maintain safety, efficiency, and on-schedule performance.

You will manage procurement activities, negotiate with vendors, track resources, and support project readiness from planning through mobilization, contributing to cost savings

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Technical Trade, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the procurement of chemicals, hoses, fittings, consumables, PPE, and project-related materials.
• Source and manage rental equipment required for project execution.
• Negotiate pricing, availability, and delivery schedules with vendors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and procurement efficiencies.
• Monitor vendor performance to ensure quality, reliability, and responsiveness.
• Ensure projects are fully equipped and operationally ready prior to mobilization.
• Collaborate with Operations Managers, Project Leaders, and Scheduling teams to forecast and fulfill project requirements.
• Track material availability, delivery timelines, rental equipment, and other critical project resources; proactively resolve procurement, logistics, and supply chain issues.
• Support field teams with urgent operational requests and changing project demands.
• Maintain visibility into project readiness and communicate potential risks to stakeholders.
• Assist with project setup, readiness planning, and resource coordination.
• Maintain procurement records, status reports, tracking logs, and supporting documentation.
• Support inventory visibility and operational planning initiatives.
• Help develop and standardize procurement and readiness processes across the organization.
• Provide additional operational and administrative support as needed.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Procurement

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Technical Trade, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Business management systems

Job description

Astro Pak is seeking a highly organized Buyer – Operations & Project Readiness to ensure materials, rentals, and supplies are ready for field execution on current and upcoming projects. The role links Operations, Project Management, Scheduling, and field vendors to maintain safety, efficiency, and on-schedule performance.

You will manage procurement activities, negotiate with vendors, track resources, and support project readiness from planning through mobilization, contributing to cost savings