Senior Project Coordinator - Procurement Compliance

We're partnering with a Chicago organization on a Project Coordinator / Program Operations Specialist (mid-level) role within Procurement Compliance & Supply Chain.

This position serves as the hub for cross-functional projects-owning timelines, driving milestones, leading stakeholder communication, and proactively managing risks. Strong fit for someone who enjoys operational ownership and data-driven execution.

What you'll be doing:

• Acting as the single point of contact for assigned projects

• Driving milestone execution, issue resolution, and risk mitigation

• Leading weekly stakeholder meetings and program updates

• Supporting process improvements and operational efficiency

• Using data and dashboards (Tableau) to identify gaps and trends

Core requirements:

• 4-7 years of procurement/supply chain experience (direct & indirect)

• Strong project coordination and analytical skills

• Advanced Excel + hands-on Tableau experience

• Comfortable partnering cross-functionally, including senior leadership

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience with Coupa, MTCM, Oracle, or other ERP systems

• Exposure to Agile environments

• PMP or CAPM certification

• Experience supporting federal contracts or regulated environments

• Background in international trade or global regulatory frameworks

• Strong data visualization and advanced analytics skills

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? 6-12 month contract with potential to convert

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 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® double diamond 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.