Strategic Sourcing Leader – Oilfield Equipment & Growth

HULK; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HULK is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across domestic and international markets, ensuring reliable, cost-effective material flow and supplier partnerships.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Engineering, Operations, and Product Development to support new product introductions and production scaling in a growing organization. Houston-based, with a focus on global supplier networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering or related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive supply chain experience including international sourcing.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, and industrial supply chains.
• Knowledge of supplier quality, lean manufacturing, cost modeling, and value engineering.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and executive-level communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with growth objectives, requirements, and cost targets.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to support expansion and risk mitigation.
• Lead supplier negotiations for pricing, contracts, payment terms, service agreements, and performance expectations.
• Drive supplier consolidation and category management initiatives where appropriate.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Development to support new product introductions and production scaling.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering

Job description

HULK is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across domestic and international markets, ensuring reliable, cost-effective material flow and supplier partnerships.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Engineering, Operations, and Product Development to support new product introductions and production scaling in a growing organization. Houston-based, with a focus on global supplier networks.