Job Title: Procurement Manager

Job Description

As a Procurement Manager, you will lead and oversee all procurement activities with a strong focus on contract management and compliance. You will develop and implement processes for managing high-value and high-risk contracts and establish policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and mitigate risk. Your role will involve creating and standardizing procurement workflows, policies, and procedures as the organization transitions from a startup approach to a structured system. You will supervise warehouse operations to align with procurement and inventory objectives, providing analytical insights and strategic direction to guide and develop the procurement team.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to the Supply Chain team to ensure a conducive working environment for achieving KPIs and employee development through effective mentoring and training programs.Ensure goods and services are received, managed, and accounted for in a timely and accurate manner.Direct the safe and secure storage and handling of materials in all warehouses in accordance with legal requirements and standards.Direct storage of materials to prevent unauthorized use, protect against the elements, and avoid deterioration, issuing materials on a FIFO basis when required.Implement logical storage solutions to promote easy access and maintain high standards of housekeeping.Direct and coordinate inventory management by applying best practices to catalog inventory items, determine stock levels, reorder levels, and quantities.Create and follow appropriate stock on hand variation procedures and manage order placement to replenish stock holdings.Develop, implement, and audit policies and procedures to ensure compliance with requirements related to materials purchasing, service orders, formal agreements, inventory control, transportation, storage, handling, distribution, and associated payments.Lead and participate in the creation of materials orders, service orders, and formal agreements for the purchase of materials and services.

Essential Skills

Minimum of 7 years in Procurement, Warehouse, or Inventory Control, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.Proficiency in procurement management and contract negotiation.Experience in a mining environment is highly desirable.Experience with operating systems, preferably SAP Business One.Strong analytical skills to provide leadership and insights to the team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Proficiency with Excel.Ability to prioritize critical or urgent requirements and adjust priorities as needed.Performance orientation and ability to hold employees accountable.High level of interpersonal skills.Strong commercial acumen.

Work Environment

You will work closely with a small team comprising one procurement specialist and two warehouse technicians. The department is stable with no foreseeable changes, amidst a larger workforce of 90 employees and numerous contractors. The work is primarily centered around mining operations, with a focus on addressing challenges in finding skilled electricians and operators. The organization offers a competitive 401k match, excellent benefits, STIP eligibility, and a generous PTO program.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Petersburg, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $125000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Petersburg,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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