Procurement Supervisor at Aston Carter

Orlando, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Oct, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

12 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Purchasing, Vendor Management, Project Management, Excel Pivot Tables, Excel Vlookups, Excel Macros, Pricing Analysis, Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Supplier Negotiation, ERP/MRP Systems, FAR/DFARS Compliance, ITAR Compliance, AS9100 Standards, Team Leadership

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Description The Procurement Supervisor is responsible for supporting the Procurement Manager in leading daily purchasing and supply chain activities for manufacturing and defense programs. This role oversees Buyers and Expeditors, ensures timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials and services, and supports compliance with company policies, FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and AS9100 quality standards. This position plays a key role in maintaining material readiness, supplier performance, procurement accuracy, and program schedule alignment. The Procurement Supervisor partners closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Program Management, Finance, Warehouse, and Supplier Quality teams to drive supplier accountability, resolve material constraints, and support production needs in a highly regulated aerospace and defense manufacturing environment. Supervise, coach, and support a team of Buyers and Expeditors responsible for sourcing, purchasing, expediting, and supplier follow-up. Assist the Procurement Manager with daily procurement activities to ensure materials and services are purchased on time, within budget, and in compliance with program requirements. Manage assigned procurement program trackers, ensuring data accuracy, timely updates, and alignment with production and program schedules. Support RFQ/RFP processes, including supplier outreach, quote tracking, bid comparisons, pricing analysis, and part/commodity assignments. Monitor open purchase orders, supplier delivery commitments, expedite critical materials, and proactively address potential shortages or delays. Review and track Procurement Review Board actions to ensure procurement objectives and program needs are met. Analyze supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and compliance. Partner with Supplier Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to resolve supplier issues, nonconformances, documentation gaps, and material readiness concerns. Ensure procurement practices comply with company policies, contractual requirements, FAR/DFARS, ITAR, AS9100, and applicable quality standards. Support purchasing activity across commodities such as CNC machined parts, mechanical assemblies, castings, circuit card assemblies, harnesses, motors, springs, metal forming, gears, batteries, and other production components. Track department KPIs related to cost savings, supplier on-time delivery, purchase order accuracy, material availability, and quality performance. Identify procurement process improvements to improve efficiency, reporting visibility, supplier performance, and internal customer support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production schedules, customer deliverables, and program milestones. Maintain accurate procurement documentation, supplier files, purchase records, and reporting dashboards. Skills excel pivot tables, excel vlookups, excel macros, Procurement, Purchasing, pricing, Vendor management, Project management Top Skills Details excel pivot tables,excel vlookups,excel macros,Procurement,Purchasing,pricing,Vendor management Additional Skills & Qualifications Strong procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience supervising, mentoring, or leading Buyers, Expeditors, Purchasing Coordinators, or Supply Chain team members. Working knowledge of defense, aerospace, government contracting, or regulated manufacturing environments. Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and AS9100 compliance requirements. Strong understanding of RFQ processes, supplier quote analysis, purchase order management, and supplier negotiations. Ability to read and interpret procurement requirements, drawings, bills of materials, specifications, and program schedules. Experience with ERP/MRP systems and procurement tracking tools. Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, data analysis, and procurement reporting. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment. Strong communication skills with internal teams, suppliers, leadership, and external partners. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify material risks and escalate issues appropriately. Detail-oriented approach to documentation, compliance, purchase order accuracy, and supplier follow-up. Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Production, Program Management, Finance, and Warehouse teams. Strong supplier management and negotiation skills. Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to improve procurement workflows, reporting, and supplier accountability. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred. 5+ years of procurement, purchasing, supply chain, sourcing, or materials management experience. 1–3+ years of supervisory or team lead experience preferred. Experience purchasing complex manufactured components such as CNC parts, castings, harnesses, circuit card assemblies, mechanical assemblies, motors, gears, or metal fabricated components Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Orlando, FL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $120000.00/yr. Health & Wellness Medical, dental, and vision insurance Employees report strong employer contribution toward benefits costs Financial & Retirement 401(k) plan with company match (reported up to 5%) Retirement plan options available Time Off & Work Schedule Paid Time Off (PTO) 11 paid holidays per year 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), which is a strong selling point for work-life balance Family & Leave Benefits Maternity and paternity leave options Career Development & Perks Tuition reimbursement for continued education Employee development focus and growth opportunities Rewards & recognition programs Culture & Lifestyle Perks Team-building activities and social events Diversity & inclusion initiatives Collaborative, manufacturing-focused environment with mission-driven work (defense industry) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Orlando,FL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 18, 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® Platinum Award 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. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Responsibilities

Lead daily purchasing and supply chain activities for manufacturing and defense programs while supervising a team of Buyers and Expeditors. Ensure timely, cost-effective material acquisition and maintain compliance with FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and AS9100 standards.