Remote Gas Distribution Materials Leader & Sourcing

Augmentis; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Augmentis is seeking a Natural Gas Materials & Supply Chain Engineer for the Gas Distribution Materials & Supply Chain Advisory team. This 100% remote role in the USA focuses on advising across supply chain, contracts, sales, and operations with deep product and market expertise.

You will guide decisions, support strategic initiatives, and strengthen vendor and customer relationships while partnering with cross-functional teams on bids and negotiations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Gas distribution materials knowledge

Vendor management

Leadership

Customer service

Software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or gas materials

Tools

MS Office / Google Docs

Job description

Augmentis is seeking a Natural Gas Materials & Supply Chain Engineer for the Gas Distribution Materials & Supply Chain Advisory team. This 100% remote role in the USA focuses on advising across supply chain, contracts, sales, and operations with deep product and market expertise.

You will guide decisions, support strategic initiatives, and strengthen vendor and customer relationships while partnering with cross-functional teams on bids and negotiations.