NEW* (Remote) Supply Chain Leader - Natural Gas Materials Engineering

Augmentis Group; Cary (NC); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Targeted bonus

Benefits & 401(k)

Growth potential

Cross-functional exposure

Job summary

Augmentis is seeking a Natural Gas Materials & Supply Chain Engineer to advise on gas distribution materials and sourcing strategy while coordinating across Supply Chain, Contracts, Sales and Operations. The role emphasizes vendor management and technical product knowledge for gas utility customers, with opportunities for leadership and growth.

The position is remote in the USA, requires 5+ years in relevant roles, and offers a strong bonus, benefits, and growth potential within a global energy

Qualifications

• 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 leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise on gas distribution materials and sourcing strategy across Supply Chain, Contracts, Sales and Operations.
• Own vendor relationships and serve as technical resource for gas utility customers.
• Guide product specifications for meters, regulators, risers, pipe and fittings.
• Translate needs into sourcing solutions and support bids, pricing, and negotiations.
• Lead category management plans and market analyses.

Skills

Gas distribution materials

Vendor relationships

Sourcing strategy

Cross-functional collab

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Natural Gas Materials & Supply Chain Engineer, Gas Distribution Materials & Supply Chain Advisory

100% Remote | USA

Our client is a publicly traded, global leader in the distribution of pipe, valves, fittings, and infrastructure solutions supporting the energy and industrial sectors. With $3+ billion in annual revenue and operations spanning North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, they play a critical role supporting large-scale energy infrastructure across upstream, midstream, downstream, and gas utilities.

This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established, growth-oriented company operating at scale, serving as a trusted advisor across Supply Chain, Contracts, Sales, and Operations, with the flexibility of a fully remote role.

What's in it for you:

• Strong targeted bonus
• Excellent benefits and 401(k)
• Fast-paced environment with real growth potential
• High visibility, cross-functional exposure across the organization

The Role

Reporting to Senior Management, this role serves as the go-to advisor on gas distribution materials, category strategy, and sourcing, bridging Supply Chain, Contracts, Sales, and Operations. You'll bring deep product and market expertise to guide decisions, support strategic initiatives, and strengthen vendor and customer relationships across the business.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a trusted advisor across Supply Chain, Contracts, and other internal groups on gas distribution materials and sourcing strategy
• Own key vendor relationships and act as the primary technical resource for gas utility customers
• Advise on product specifications for meters, regulators, risers, prefabricated meter sets, PE pipe, and PE fittings
• Translate customer and internal stakeholder needs into sourcing solutions and recommendations
• Deliver market insight and guidance on gas materials commodities and manufacturer trends
• Partner with Sales and Operations on project bids, pricing strategy, and manufacturer negotiations
• Provide local leadership for Supply Chain, aligned with Global Corporate SCM direction
• Build and maintain category management plans grounded in commodity and market expertise
• Lead strategic analyses, market sizing, vendor and competitor profiling, and profitability analysis
• Maintain inventory strategy, pricing records, and product catalogs in partnership with corporate goals
• Travel periodically to manufacturer sites, customer locations, and trade shows

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience in engineering or gas materials
• MUST HAVE: 5+ years supporting gas distribution utility materials
• Demonstrated product knowledge of gas distribution material specifications (required)
• 5+ years in customer service, inside sales, and/or warehouse services, with progressive leadership experience
• Strong computer and software proficiency
• Ability to work legally in the U.S. and communicate fluently in English

Representation/employer clarification:

Augmentis is conducting this search on behalf of our client. The selected candidate will be employed directly by our client, not by Augmentis.

EEO + disclaimer

Our client and Augmentis are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. This job posting does not constitute a contract or guarantee of employment, and role details are subject to change based on our clients' needs. By applying, you acknowledge that your information may be shared with our client for recruitment and hiring.