Supply Chain Manager

Patterson-UTI; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Patterson-UTI is seeking a experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end procurement, planning, and inventory management for manufacturing operations. You will develop sourcing strategies, optimize supplier relationships, and drive alignment with production schedules and customer requirements.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, and proven leadership to enhance supply chain performance, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with strong SCM foundation.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Experience leading supply chain or operations teams for performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, planning, inventory management, logistics, and supplier management.
• Develop sourcing strategies to improve supply continuity and reduce landed cost.
• Establish KPIs and reporting to measure supply chain performance.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Finance to align material availability with demand.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels, analyze demand, and minimize excess/obsolete inventory.
• Mentor and develop supply chain personnel; drive a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Supply chain mgmt

Procurement

Inventory mgmt

Logistics

Supplier development

Sourcing strategy

ERP/MRP

Excel

Power BI

Leadership

Cross-functional collab

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Lead procurement, planning, inventory management, logistics, and supplier management activities supporting manufacturing operations and customer demand.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that improve supply continuity, reduce total landed cost, and mitigate supply chain risk.
• Establish department goals, key performance indicators (KPIs), and reporting to measure supply chain performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Finance to align material availability with production schedules and customer requirements.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels through demand planning, inventory analysis, and replenishment strategies while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, and capacity while developing strategic supplier relationships.
• Lead supplier negotiations including pricing, commercial agreements, lead times, and long-term supply commitments.
• Identify, qualify, and develop new suppliers in partnership with Engineering and Quality to strengthen supply chain flexibility and business continuity.
• Analyze commodity markets, supplier trends, and cost drivers to identify opportunities for cost reduction and long-term sourcing strategies.
• Develop and implement supply chain policies, procedures, and best practices that improve operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, and material flow.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable ISO, API, import/export, and regulatory requirements.
• Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), forecasting, budgeting, and capacity planning activities.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics to improve planning accuracy, inventory visibility, and operational decision-making.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on productivity improvements, working capital reduction, and supply chain optimization.
• Develop contingency plans to minimize operational disruption caused by supplier, transportation, geopolitical, or market risks.
• Hire, coach, mentor, and develop supply chain personnel while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee staffing, performance management, succession planning, and employee development within the Supply Chain organization.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing supply chain principles, planning, procurement, and inventory management.
• Demonstrated ability to develop sourcing strategies and negotiate supplier agreements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Financial acumen with the ability to evaluate inventory investment, supplier costs, and operational performance.
• Proven leadership experience developing and managing high-performing teams.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple departments and organizational levels.
• Strong project management and continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems to support supply chain operations.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Power BI experience preferred.

Detailed Description

• JOB DESCRIPTION
• Lead procurement, planning, inventory management, logistics, and supplier management activities supporting manufacturing operations and customer demand.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that improve supply continuity, reduce total landed cost, and mitigate supply chain risk.
• Establish department goals, key performance indicators (KPIs), and reporting to measure supply chain performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Finance to align material availability with production schedules and customer requirements.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels through demand planning, inventory analysis, and replenishment strategies while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, and capacity while developing strategic supplier relationships.
• Lead supplier negotiations including pricing, commercial agreements, lead times, and long-term supply commitments.
• Identify, qualify, and develop new suppliers in partnership with Engineering and Quality to strengthen supply chain flexibility and business continuity.
• Analyze commodity markets, supplier trends, and cost drivers to identify opportunities for cost reduction and long-term sourcing strategies.
• Develop and implement supply chain policies, procedures, and best practices that improve operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, and material flow.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable ISO, API, import/export, and regulatory requirements.
• Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), forecasting, budgeting, and capacity planning activities.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics to improve planning accuracy, inventory visibility, and operational decision-making.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on productivity improvements, working capital reduction, and supply chain optimization.
• Develop contingency plans to minimize operational disruption caused by supplier, transportation, geopolitical, or market risks.
• Hire, coach, mentor, and develop supply chain personnel while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee staffing, performance management, succession planning, and employee development within the Supply Chain organization.

Job Requirements (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Strong understanding of manufacturing supply chain principles, planning, procurement, and inventory management.
• Demonstrated ability to develop sourcing strategies and negotiate supplier agreements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Financial acumen with the ability to evaluate inventory investment, supplier costs, and operational performance.
• Proven leadership experience developing and managing high-performing teams.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple departments and organizational levels.
• Strong project management and continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems to support supply chain operations.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Power BI experience preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing supply chain or operations teams.
• Experience in procurement, production planning, inventory management, supplier development, logistics, and manufacturing support.
• Experience working within ERP/MRP systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA ERP system.
• Experience supporting ISO and API quality management systems.
• International sourcing and import/export experience.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
• Lean Manufacturing certification.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.

Additional Details

• This position is based in Fort Worth, Texas, and works closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Sales, Finance, and Quality teams to ensure efficient material flow and uninterrupted production. The Supply Chain Manager will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier development, inventory optimization, and continuous improvement efforts while supporting Ulterra\'s commitment to operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and long-term business growth.

About Us

• Our People, Our Service, and Our Technology
• Ulterra is the #1 PDC drill bit partner in North America. Operating worldwide, we deliver superior drilling technology to companies producing the energy that powers our lives. We constantly push the boundaries of known technology to come up with new ways to improve drilling performance with higher rates of penetration (ROP) and unique designs for challenging conditions, while providing outstanding support from dedicated people.
• Patterson-UTI is committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, offering equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of personal characteristics protected by law. Employees are encouraged to report any concerns through multiple channels.