Program Manager

Job Title: Level 3 Supply Chain Manager Job Description
This position requires a dynamic individual to act as an authorized agent of the company, managing all supplier-related activities and holding the authority to commit company resources through contracts and agreements. The role involves building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing post-award supplier activities.
Responsibilities
- Manage supplier-related activities and commit company resources through contracts and agreements.
- Research, evaluate, and set expectations for prospective suppliers for new business.
- Build and maintain good relations with suppliers.
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers and develop requests for quotations and proposals.
- Analyze supplier responses, negotiate and award contracts, and manage post-award supplier activities.
- Interface with internal and external customers and suppliers.
- Manage inventory levels, simulation, modeling forecasting data, and supplier performance.
- Monitor customer inventory demand and material assets to optimize total supply chain planning.
- Incorporate planning decisions from customers and suppliers to reduce material and product variability.
- Communicate and track program changes as flowed down by Prime/Company.
- Provide Integrated Product Team representation and support.
- Engage in change management and track affordability/trade studies.
- Perform estimating tasks and support P&L activities.
- Be decisive in complex problem-solving scenarios.
Essential Skills
- 3+ years of experience in supply chain management, preferably within the aerospace or manufacturing industry.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access.
- Project management skills.
- Supply chain expertise.
- Engineering, assembly, and manufacturing process knowledge.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- An active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Strong data analysis skills.
- Knowledge or experience in manufacturing and manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with MRP Systems, with preference given to SAP experience.
Work Environment
The role is onsite, requiring a birth certificate for verification. Candidates will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a potential for direct hire while on assignment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Wichita, KS.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/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. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Wichita, KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

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.

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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.