Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Lead

Hunting Subsea Technologies; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunting Subsea Technologies—Stafford location—seeks a seasoned supply chain leader to oversee procurement, supplier relations, and cost-reduction initiatives. You will implement strategic sourcing, negotiate favorable terms, and build resilient supply chains aligned with company goals.

This role emphasizes collaboration with production planning and inventory teams to ensure timely deliveries. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in supply chain leadership, APICS certification preferred, and strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of SCM experience in progressively senior roles.
• College degree in Business Administration or related field and/or 5 years industry experience.
• APICS CPSM or CSCP certification preferred.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Access, Power Point).
• Deep knowledge of inventory management, production planning, material planning and sourcing.
• Experience implementing ERP SCM modules.
• Ability to develop strategic SCM plans and end-to-end supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives that support organizational goals and long-term objectives.
• Create procurement strategies balancing cost, quality, lead time, and service requirements.
• Lead competitive bidding, RFQ, RFP, and supplier selection processes.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, value engineering, and process improvements.
• Establish purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices to improve procurement efficiency.
• Foster partnerships supporting business continuity and supplier development.
• Serve as primary escalation point for supplier performance issues and corrective actions.
• Conduct supplier reviews and performance evaluations.
• Develop supplier scorecards focused on OTD, quality and risk.
• Negotiate pricing agreements, contracts, and payment terms with suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers to identify cost reductions and lead time improvements.
• Manage supplier qualification, onboarding, and performance improvement programs.
• Foster partnerships supporting business continuity and supplier development.
• Review purchase orders for accuracy and delivery needs.
• Monitor open purchase orders and expedite critical materials.
• Resolve supplier discrepancies in delivery, invoicing, and pricing.
• Coordinate procurement with production planning and inventory management teams.

Skills

Supply chain management

Cost savings

Vendor management

MS Office

Inventory management

Production planning

ERP/SCM modules

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

APICS CPSM/CSCP certification

5 years industry experience alternative

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)

Enterprise planning software modules

Job description

Hunting Subsea Technologies—Stafford location—seeks a seasoned supply chain leader to oversee procurement, supplier relations, and cost-reduction initiatives. You will implement strategic sourcing, negotiate favorable terms, and build resilient supply chains aligned with company goals.

This role emphasizes collaboration with production planning and inventory teams to ensure timely deliveries. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in supply chain leadership, APICS certification preferred, and strong