Supply Chain Lead (Strategic Sourcing & Innovation Focus)

Our Company

Global Power Technologies ("GPT") is transforming off-grid power generation to help the gas industry improve renewable power reliability, decrease emissions and increase efficiency. We’re providing power to sensors, meters, compressors and other devices that optimize our clients’ production uptime while safeguarding human lives and the environment.

We are looking for energetic and dedicated individuals to join our GPT team. You will be a part of a positive, respectful environment where we take genuine pride in all that we do and are passionate about ensuring the success of our customers and our employees.

Job Purpose

Lead strategic sourcing, material innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives with a focus on cost optimization, substitution opportunities, and supply chain efficiency. This role requires a strong Manufacturing Engineering background to review Bills of Materials (BoMs), identify alternatives, and collaborate with engineering, R&D, and manufacturing teams. The Supply Chain Lead will play a key role in shaping supply chain strategy and cross-functional decision-making.

Responsibilities:

BoM & Design Innovation

·        Analyze existing Bills of Materials to identify cost reduction and substitution opportunities.

·        Collaborate with engineering, R&D, and manufacturing teams to propose alternative materials, components, or design adjustments.

·        Lead value analysis / value engineering (VA/VE) initiatives tied to product cost and manufacturability.

·        Understand technical specifications and requirements to help source better products or find new ideas from suppliers.

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

·        Develop and execute sourcing strategies for critical materials and components.

·        Identify new suppliers, negotiate contracts, and evaluate Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

·        Drive supplier innovation and monitor supplier performance against KPIs.

Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization

·        Implement process improvements across procurement, supply chain, and manufacturing interfaces.

·        Establish metrics to monitor sourcing efficiency, supplier performance, quality assurance, and substitution outcomes.

Leadership & Capability Building

·        Mentor and support the purchasing team to elevate strategic thinking.

·        Lead initiatives that have a direct impact on supply chain strategy and cross-functional decision-making.

Risk Management & Strategic Planning

·        Evaluate supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans.

·        Contribute to long-term planning for supply chain capacity, supplier base, and process improvements.

Requirements:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or Supply Chain Management (MBA or advanced degree is a plus).

·        2–3 years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing engineering in manufacturing/design-driven environments.

·        Strong background in BoM review, materials substitution, design-for-cost, and value engineering.

·        Experience negotiating with suppliers, managing contracts, and balancing cost, quality, and risk.

·        Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen).

·        Analytical, process-oriented, and comfortable working with cost models and TCO analysis.

·        Strong project management, communication, and influencing skills.

What We Offer

At GPT we care about the personal job satisfaction of our employees. We recognize the wide variety of factors that contribute to this satisfaction and encourage work life balance. Along with competitive compensation and benefits packages, we offer a respectful work environment, one which provides our employees with valuable learning experiences and career growth opportunities.

To Apply

Please submit your resume to hr@globalte.com with the job title in the subject line and tell us why you are the best candidate for the job. We thank all applicants for their interest, however due to the volume of anticipated applications, we will be responding only to those candidates who are shortlisted.