Director, Supply Chain

Job summary

The Director of Supply Chain will lead purchasing, inventory management, and vendor relations to optimize operational efficiency and support business growth. They are responsible for driving process standardization, utilizing data-driven insights, and fostering cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing and field service teams.

Job details

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: 12120 WICKCHESTER LANE, STE. 400 - HOUSTON, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Supply Chain, Houston, TX or Norman, OK | Full Time | In Office About Cimarron At Cimarron, we don’t just build emissions technology, we help build a cleaner future. As a global leader in environmental solutions for the energy industry, we help capture and destroy more than 90 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent every year. From oil and gas to biogas and renewables, our technology and real time monitoring systems help reduce emissions and support reliable energy production. Headquartered in Houston, TX and operating in more than 45 countries, we are a team of engineers, problem solvers, and people who care about making an impact. If you want your work to matter, Cimarron is a place where you can make a difference. The Role We’re looking for a strategic, hands on Director of Supply Chain to lead Cimarron’s purchasing, inventory, vendor management, and supply chain performance across our manufacturing, field service, and operational teams. In this high impact role, you’ll strengthen how we source materials, manage inventory, support production, and partner with internal teams to deliver quality products on time. You’ll bring structure, accountability, and data driven decision making to the supply chain function while helping Cimarron improve efficiency, control costs, and support continued growth across our emissions management technology, equipment, and services business. Key responsibilities include: Lead purchasing strategy, supplier performance, and procurement controls to support cost, quality, and delivery objectives. Manage inventory performance across locations, including inventory turns, safety stock, slow moving inventory, finished goods, and field service parts. Partner with Manufacturing, Commercial, Scheduling, AMS, Finance, Quality, Engineering, and international sourcing teams to align supply chain execution with business needs. Develop and maintain vendor management processes, including supplier qualification, warranty/RMA support, performance tracking, commercial terms, and documentation. Use ERP data, Power BI dashboards, and other tools to monitor supply chain metrics, identify trends, and recommend improvement actions. Drive process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement to increase buyer productivity and improve consistency across supply chain practices. Establish clear operating routines, approval controls, and standard work to strengthen accountability, reduce risk, and support scalable growth. Lead, coach, and develop supply chain team members while building strong cross functional relationships across the organization. Qualifications: What We’re Looking For Must haves: 10+ years of progressive supply chain, procurement, operations, or related leadership experience in an industrial, manufacturing, energy, or adjacent environment. Experience leading purchasing, inventory management, supplier performance, and cross functional supply chain processes. Administrative level experience with Syteline or a comparable ERP system. Demonstrated experience negotiating supplier agreements, including contracts valued at $500K or more. Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data, dashboards, and operational metrics to identify issues and drive improvement. Proven ability to lead teams, influence across functions, and build practical processes that improve accountability and execution. Strong communication, problem solving, and business partnership skills. Willingness to travel up to 20% to support business needs. Nice to haves: Experience with Power BI, SharePoint, Power Apps, Power Automate, or other tools that improve reporting, workflow, and process efficiency. Experience using artificial intelligence or other emerging tools to improve productivity, analysis, or business processes. Established supplier relationships within industrial, energy, manufacturing, or related markets. MBA or other relevant graduate degree. What We Offer Competitive salary and bonus eligibility Benefits including 401(k) matching, HSA employer contributions, and paid maternity/parental leave Growth through tuition reimbursement, career paths, and internal promotion opportunities Perks including quarterly company paid volunteer opportunities, a robust PTO plan, and team events Equal Opportunity Statement Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

What you’ll do

The Director of Supply Chain will lead purchasing, inventory management, and vendor relations to optimize operational efficiency and support business growth. They are responsible for driving process standardization, utilizing data-driven insights, and fostering cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing and field service teams.

Requirements

Candidates must have 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in industrial, manufacturing, or energy environments. Proficiency with ERP systems like Syteline and a proven track record in contract negotiation and data-driven decision-making are required.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• HSA employer contributions
• Paid maternity/parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO plan
• Quarterly company paid volunteer opportunities

Listed skills

• Supply chain management · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred
• Power BI · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Contract Negotiation · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred
• Cost Control · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Supply chain management
• Procurement
• Inventory management
• Vendor management
• Strategic planning
• ERP systems
• Syteline
• Power BI
• Data analysis
• Contract negotiation
• Process improvement
• Leadership
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Manufacturing operations
• Cost control
• Risk management

Job areas

• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Energy
• Environmental & Sustainability