Strategic Buyer

Strategic Buyer

Location: The Woodlands, TX, United States, 77381

Company: Chart Industries

Ensuring Chart's Success...

At Chart, we design and build some of the world's most advanced cryogenic equipment-that's how our "Cooler By Design®" tagline was born. But it's not just our technology that's cool. It's our people. We solve complex problems as a team, making us truly Cooler Together. And with the addition of Howden to the Chart family, we're Stronger Together, too.

Our customers don't simply bring us equipment specs-they bring us challenges. That's where you come in. From concept and design to installation and commissioning, you'll help create solutions that support a wide range of industries and applications.

• Launching rockets into space

• Delivering Nexus of Clean solutions for clean water, clean power, clean food, and clean industrials

• Powering the carbonation in your favorite fast-food beverage

• Making nitro coffee and even nitro ice cream possible

Want to see our impact in action? Explore Chart City: We're looking for bright, driven talent excited to build a career in an evolving, high-growth industry. Along with competitive compensation and meaningful work, Chart offers development programs designed to grow future leaders. That could be you. If you're passionate about design engineering and think a career at Chart sounds pretty cool, let's talk.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for castings, forgings, machined and fabricated components, and other metal-based commodities. This role leads supplier selection, contract negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and supply base optimization while ensuring quality, delivery, and operational requirements are met. Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Procurement, and Category Management teams, this position plays a key role in establishing a competitive, resilient, and scalable supply chain that supports business growth and operational excellence.

What Will You Do?

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for designated commodities and supplier categories.

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to support growth objectives, improve competitiveness, and strengthen supply chain resilience.

• Lead RFQ and RFP activities, supplier evaluations, and sourcing decisions.

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms to achieve the best total cost of ownership while maintaining quality and delivery expectations.

• Analyze supplier quotations, cost structures, and manufacturing processes to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.

• Execute annual cost reduction initiatives and drive continuous improvement efforts across the supply base.

• Conduct market research, supplier benchmarking, and industry analysis to support sourcing strategies.

• Lead supplier rationalization and consolidation initiatives where appropriate.

• Support supplier development activities focused on performance improvement and strategic partnership growth.

• Partner with Engineering and Quality teams during product transfers, new product introductions, and supplier qualification activities.

• Support make-versus-buy analyses and provide sourcing recommendations to key stakeholders.

• Develop dual-source and contingency plans to minimize supply chain risk.

• Collaborate with Category Management and cross-functional teams on strategic business initiatives.

• Influence stakeholders and gain alignment on supplier selections, sourcing strategies, and procurement recommendations.

• Assist in the implementation of regional and global sourcing strategies that leverage opportunities across North America and international operations.

• Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and ethical business practices

Your Experience Should Be...

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

• 3 to 7+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, commodity management, or supply chain management.

• Experience sourcing castings, forgings, machined parts, fabricated components, or engineered mechanical components.

• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.

• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and business units.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of global sourcing strategies and international supply chains.

• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, APICS/ASCM, or equivalent.

• Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes including:

• Permanent mold castings

• Sand castings

• Die castings

• Closed-die forgings

• Open-die forgings

• CNC machining

• Welding

• Surface finishing and coatings

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require...

• Primarily office-based work with regular interaction across manufacturing and operational environments.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer for extended periods of time.

• Occasional visits to manufacturing facilities and supplier locations.

• Domestic and international travel as required to support supplier development, sourcing initiatives, and business operations.

• Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) when visiting manufacturing or supplier facilities.

Our Benefits Package...

At Chart Industries, we are committed to solving the world's toughest clean energy and industrial gas challenges. We value innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, providing employees with opportunities to make a meaningful impact while growing their careers. Join a team that is focused on building a world-class supply chain and delivering excellence to our customers around the globe.

Our Benefits Package Includes

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• 401(k) with company match

• Company-paid life and disability insurance

• Paid time off and company holidays

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

• Employee assistance program

• Wellness programs and additional voluntary benefits

Chart Industries is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicants because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law. Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities in a non-discriminatory fashion.

Chart complies with applicable local, state, and federal statutes governing "equal employment opportunity" and nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation and training.