Tejas Research and Engineering, LLC ยท 1 day ago
Supply Chain Manager w/ Oil Field Experience
Tejas Research and Engineering, LLC is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee end-to-end supply chain operations. The role involves managing supplier relationships, optimizing inventory, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
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Responsibilities
Develop / manage relationships with suppliers, vendors and service providers
Negotiate contracts, pricing, lead times, and terms to achieve cost, quality, and delivery goals
Track supplier performance with KPIs and implement improvement / risk mitigation strategies
Translate demand forecasts and project schedules into purchase orders and delivery plans
Collaborate with Project Managers to align procurement strategy with project milestones
Maintain visibility of long-lead and critical path components
Maintain optimal inventory levels in line with working capital targets
Oversee receiving, storage, and staging of materials for assembly and testing
Enforce inventory controls to minimize stockouts, excess, and obsolescence
Manage customer-owned property
Ensure suppliers provide required quality documentation (MTRs, COCs, certifications)
Partner with Quality on inspections and nonconformance resolution
Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements
Standardize procurement, expediting, and inventory practices
Identify opportunities for cost savings and lead-time reduction
Partner with Engineering, Production, and Project Management to ensure manufacturability, supplier readiness, and timely delivery of critical materials
Support Inside Sales with accurate lead-time data
Qualification
Required
Experience implementing and working with supply chain systems (MRP/ERP) and applying best practices in procurement and inventory management
Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Skilled in managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
5+ years in supply chain, procurement, or materials management
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
Oil & Gas, manufacturing, or engineering-to-order (ETO) industry experience