Strategic Sourcing Leader

Chart, Inc.; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life and disability保险

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

Chart Industries is seeking a Strategic Buyer in The Woodlands, TX to develop and execute sourcing strategies for castings, forgings, machined and fabricated components, and other metal-based commodities. You will lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, and cost-reduction initiatives to support a resilient, scalable supply chain.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Procurement, and Category Management teams across North America and international

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field.
• 3–7+ years in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Experience sourcing castings, forgings, machined parts, or engineered components.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Proficiency with ERP and Excel.
• Willingness/ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for designated commodities.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to support growth objectives.
• Lead RFQ and RFP activities, supplier evaluations, and sourcing decisions.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms to achieve best total cost of ownership.
• Analyze quotations, cost structures, and manufacturing processes for savings.
• Execute annual cost reduction initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct market research, supplier benchmarking, and industry analysis.
• Lead supplier rationalization and consolidation initiatives where appropriate.
• Support supplier development focused on performance and partnerships.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality during product transfers and qualifications.
• Support make-versus-buy analyses and sourcing recommendations.
• Develop dual-source and contingency plans to minimize risk.
• Collaborate on strategic initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Influence stakeholders on supplier selections and procurement decisions.
• Assist in implementing regional and global sourcing strategies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Supplier relationship management tools

Job description

Chart Industries is seeking a Strategic Buyer in The Woodlands, TX to develop and execute sourcing strategies for castings, forgings, machined and fabricated components, and other metal-based commodities. You will lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, and cost-reduction initiatives to support a resilient, scalable supply chain.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Procurement, and Category Management teams across North America and international