Supply Chain / Procurement / Buyer / Purchaser

Location: The Woodlands, TX, United States, 77381

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. Our customers don’t simply bring us equipment specs—they bring us challenges. From concept and design to installation and commissioning, you’ll help create solutions that support a wide range of industries and applications.

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

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.

Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to support growth objectives, improve competitiveness, and strengthen supply chain resilience.
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.
Conduct market research, supplier benchmarking, and industry analysis to support sourcing strategies.
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.
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

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.
Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and business units.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of global sourcing strategies and international supply chains.
Permanent mold castings
CNC machining
Welding
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.

At Chart Industries, we are committed to solving the world's toughest clean energy and industrial gas challenges. Join a team that is focused on building a world-class supply chain and delivering excellence to our customers around the globe.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Paid time off and company holidays
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program
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.

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