Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager

About the Company

Our client designs and builds modular data center infrastructure for AI and high-performance computing. Their factory-built system combines power, cooling and compute in one unit, and they sell to neo-cloud, enterprise and hyperscale customers. They have manufacturing sites in Canada and the U.S. and are growing quickly, with several large projects heading toward delivery. They need a Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement and own the material plan, from the bill of materials through to delivery on the shop floor. Long-lead equipment takes anywhere from 6 to 20 weeks to arrive, and your job is to make sure it shows up when production needs it, without paying for air freight. You'll lead the procurement team and stay hands-on. The leadership group is small and moves fast, so you'll have a real say in how things get done. The business is growing, and the scope of the role will grow with it.

What You'll Do

• Lead the procurement team as a working manager. You'll set priorities and standards, and get into the day-to-day where it helps.
• Own the project supply chain plan, from engineering BOMs through POs, expediting and receipt, in line with the project schedule.
• Manage procurement of long-lead equipment such as switchgear, transformers, battery storage, busway, chillers, pumps and air handlers (CRAH units).
• Build and maintain the procurement schedule, track lead times and flag risks to the project team early.
• Run supplier selection, RFQs, bid comparisons and negotiations on price, terms and delivery. Support terms and conditions reviews.
• Negotiate large-volume agreements and inventory/supply arrangements, including volume discounts and stock-and-draw. Renegotiate existing supplier contracts where there's value.
• Manage an established global supply base, including overseas vendors (particularly in Asia), alongside team members who already support those relationships.
• Expedite vendors and coordinate inspections, factory testing and quality documentation (UL, certifications, data books).
• Coordinate inbound logistics, including cross-border shipments between Canada and the U.S. (customs, Incoterms, freight), and make the calls that avoid air freight.
• Track material spend against the project budget and support change orders, forecasting and cost reporting.
• Work with engineering, production, project management and finance to fix shortages and keep production moving.
• Set up the processes, KPIs and reporting the team will need as the company takes on more projects.
• Report status, risks and recovery plans to operations leadership.

Work Environment

• Fully on-site. The team works in the building together.
• Minimal travel, mostly occasional supplier site visits for technical validation.
• Fast-paced, with large projects and tight timelines. They're looking for someone ambitious and adaptable who wants to grow with the company.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years in supply chain or procurement.
• 3+ years engineered-to-order or project manufacturing experience (modular fabrication, electrical equipment, EPC or industrial construction)
• 1+ years leading a procurement or supply chain team as a working manager.
• 3 + years sourcing/RFP, negotiation and contracting, including large-volume pricing and inventory/supply arrangements (e.g., stock and draw).

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with overseas vendors, especially in Asia and China
• Cross-border CanadaU.S. logistics and trade compliance experience
• Experience at a large-scale company, with full-cycle procurement exposure
• Data center, mission-critical or power infrastructure project experience
• Experience scaling procurement processes in a high-growth or mid-sized manufacturer
• PMP, CSCP, SCMP or similar certification

SOFT SKILLS

• Ambitious and adaptable
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of work
• Open to new approaches

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Acheson, AB.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $62.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Acheson, AB.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Acheson,AB.

À propos d'Aston Carter

Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, lacquisition de talents, les achats, la chaine dapprovisionnement, et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de lindustrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre vaste réseau pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service dun grand nombre dentreprises du classement Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers davoir remporté la désignation « Prix Platine » dans le cadre des prix Best of Staffing® Client et Talent décernés par ClearlyRated.

Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de légalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lâge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut dancien combattant, dun handicap, de lorientation sexuelle, de lidentité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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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.

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.