Gas Distribution Materials Lead Remote SCM & Sourcing

Augmentis Group; Port Allen (LA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Targeted bonus

Benefits & 401(k)

Growth opportunities

Cross-functional exposure

Job summary

Augmentis is seeking a seasoned Natural Gas Materials & Supply Chain Engineer to serve as the advisory lead on gas distribution materials, category strategy, and sourcing. The role bridges Supply Chain, Contracts, Sales, and Operations, delivering technical guidance and market insight.

Reporting to Senior Management, you will own vendor relationships, influence pricing strategies, and travel to sites and trade shows as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or gas materials.
• 5+ years supporting gas distribution utility materials.
• Demonstrated product knowledge of gas distribution material specifications.
• 5+ years in customer service, inside sales, and/or warehouse services with progressive leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to advisor on gas distribution materials and sourcing strategy across Supply Chain, Contracts, Sales, and Operations.
• Own key vendor relationships and act as the primary technical resource for gas utility customers.
• Advise on product specifications for meters, regulators, risers, and PE pipe/fittings.
• Translate customer needs into sourcing solutions and strategic recommendations.
• Deliver market insight and guidance on gas materials commodities and manufacturer trends.
• Partner with Sales and Operations on project bids, pricing strategy, and negotiations.
• Provide local leadership for Supply Chain aligned with global direction.
• Build category management plans grounded in commodity expertise.
• Lead analyses, market sizing, vendor profiling, and profitability reviews.
• Maintain inventory strategy, pricing records, and catalogs in line with corporate goals.
• Travel periodically to manufacturer sites, customers, and trade shows.

Skills

Gas distribution materials knowledge

Leadership experience

Customer service / inside sales

Engineering mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or gas materials

Job description

Augmentis is seeking a seasoned Natural Gas Materials & Supply Chain Engineer to serve as the advisory lead on gas distribution materials, category strategy, and sourcing. The role bridges Supply Chain, Contracts, Sales, and Operations, delivering technical guidance and market insight.

Reporting to Senior Management, you will own vendor relationships, influence pricing strategies, and travel to sites and trade shows as needed.