Utility Supply Chain Director

City of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

City of Austin's Austin Water division seeks a seasoned Supply Chain leader to manage procurement, contract management, fleet, and warehouse operations. This role partners with stakeholders to ensure resources meet changing utility and market demands.

You will guide cross-functional teams to optimize performance, mitigate risks, and implement policy-driven programs. The position emphasizes strategic leadership, supplier negotiations, budgeting, and regulatory compliance to maintain reliable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or related field; six years in supply chain management.
• Two years in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement, contract management, fleet and warehouse functions.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to maintain resources for an effective supply chain.
• Lead supply chain teams to evaluate performance and increase efficiencies.
• Manage recruitment, training, performance, and discipline for division employees.
• Represent the utility at meetings and in working groups.
• Conduct risk assessments on product perishability, trends, and demand.
• Develop and monitor policy and program goals.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Leadership

Budgeting

Risk assessment

Cross-functional teams

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management / Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Procurement and inventory systems

Contract management software

Job description

City of Austin's Austin Water division seeks a seasoned Supply Chain leader to manage procurement, contract management, fleet, and warehouse operations. This role partners with stakeholders to ensure resources meet changing utility and market demands.

You will guide cross-functional teams to optimize performance, mitigate risks, and implement policy-driven programs. The position emphasizes strategic leadership, supplier negotiations, budgeting, and regulatory compliance to maintain reliable