Remote Strategic Sourcing Manager

CHART COOLER SVC CO INC; United States; Remote; USD 127,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Job summary

Chart Industries is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to design and execute sourcing strategies for castings, forgings, machined parts, and metal-based components. You’ll lead supplier evaluations, RFQ/RFP processes, and negotiate terms to optimize total cost of ownership while ensuring quality and delivery.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to build a resilient, scalable supply chain that supports growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 3 to 7+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, commodity management, or supply chain management.
• Experience sourcing castings, forgings, machined parts, fabricated components, or engineered mechanical components.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for designated commodities and supplier categories.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to support growth objectives, improve competitiveness, and strengthen supply chain resilience.
• Lead RFQ and RFP activities, supplier evaluations, and sourcing decisions.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms to achieve the best total cost of ownership while maintaining quality and delivery expectations.
• Analyze supplier quotations, cost structures, and manufacturing processes to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Execute annual cost reduction initiatives and drive continuous improvement efforts across the supply base.
• Conduct market research, supplier benchmarking, and industry analysis to support sourcing strategies.
• Lead supplier rationalization and consolidation initiatives where appropriate.
• Support supplier development activities focused on performance improvement and strategic partnership growth.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality teams during product transfers, new product introductions, and supplier qualification activities.
• Support make-versus-buy analyses and provide sourcing recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Develop dual-source and contingency plans to minimize supply chain risk.
• Collaborate with Category Management and cross-functional teams on strategic business initiatives.
• Influence stakeholders and gain alignment on supplier selections, sourcing strategies, and procurement recommendations.
• Assist in the implementation of regional and global sourcing strategies that leverage opportunities across North America and international operations.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and ethical business practices

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Problem solving

ERP systems

Excel

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Chart Industries is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to design and execute sourcing strategies for castings, forgings, machined parts, and metal-based components. You’ll lead supplier evaluations, RFQ/RFP processes, and negotiate terms to optimize total cost of ownership while ensuring quality and delivery.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to build a resilient, scalable supply chain that supports growth.