Senior Procurement Leader — Remote & Strategic Sourcing

Aston Carter; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

On-site health centers and wellness

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurement for machinery, equipment, and materials. The role drives strategic sourcing, supplier management, and data-driven decisions to secure quality goods at the best value.

The position oversees a small team of 4–5 and collaborates with operations, finance, and project management to align plans with company objectives. Standard business hours with project-driven time may apply.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of procurement management experience with responsibility for strategic sourcing, supplier selection, and cost analysis.
• Experience managing a team of approximately 4 to 5 people in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing.
• Strong background in procurement and supply chain processes including PO creation and follow-up.
• Proven ability to analyze statistical and market data to support purchasing decisions.
• Experience reviewing supplier proposals and negotiating prices, terms, and conditions.
• Executive communication experience with senior leadership.
• Knowledge of procurement procedures in specialized or technical fields.
• Ability to supervise exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for supplier-related issues.
• Ability to evaluate supplier operations, price, quality, reliability, and schedule.
• Proficiency in maintaining detailed procurement records (contracts, POs, pricing).
• Education: a Bachelors with 6 years of progressive experience or Masters with 4 years or HS + 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, packaging, parts, services, and supplies.
• Compile and analyze market data and price trends to set price objectives.
• Monitor supplier performance and negotiate favorable terms.
• Prepare bid packages and RFPs to support competitive sourcing.
• Oversee procurement projects and a team to ensure on-time delivery and compliance.
• Engage with cross-functional partners to align procurement with organizational goals.
• Analyze cost savings opportunities and risk mitigation strategies.
• Review invoices and approve payments per policies.

Skills

Procurement management

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Cost analysis

Team leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Procurement systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurement for machinery, equipment, and materials. The role drives strategic sourcing, supplier management, and data-driven decisions to secure quality goods at the best value.

The position oversees a small team of 4–5 and collaborates with operations, finance, and project management to align plans with company objectives. Standard business hours with project-driven time may apply.