Strategic Sourcing & Global Supply Chain Buyer

Chart Industries; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Chart Industries, a leading global manufacturer of engineered equipment, seeks a supply chain professional to help develop and implement global supply chain strategies and manage vendor relationships. Role involves RFQs, inventory oversight, and close coordination with operations and project teams.

You will participate in negotiations, contract management, and international sourcing processes, ensuring on-time delivery and cost optimization in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing global supply chain strategies.
• Ability to identify and develop vendors.
• Strong negotiation and contract management knowledge.
• Understanding international sourcing processes.
• Experience with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute in developing and implementing global supply chain management strategies.
• Initiate RFQ after approvals or MRP demands.
• Identify and develop vendors.
• Maintain an accurate recordkeeping system and provide reports.
• Communicate material issues impacting Customer due dates with teams.
• Monitor and manage stock materials/inventory.
• Attend team meetings to discuss project status and resolve issues.
• Drive cost reduction opportunities.
• Manage supplier relationships: monitor performance, ensure invoicing, issue POs, review pricing and back-orders.

Skills

Supply chain management

Vendor development

Negotiation

Contract management

International sourcing

Education

College degree

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Chart Industries, a leading global manufacturer of engineered equipment, seeks a supply chain professional to help develop and implement global supply chain strategies and manage vendor relationships. Role involves RFQs, inventory oversight, and close coordination with operations and project teams.

You will participate in negotiations, contract management, and international sourcing processes, ensuring on-time delivery and cost optimization in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.