Crest Industries

Supply Chain Manager

Pineville, LA

Full-time

About This Job

Come join our innovative team at Beta Engineering! We understand that finding the right place to work isn't easy. At Beta, we believe in cultivating a team that wins together and takes on the most challenging projects in the high-voltage industry.

We provide power delivery solutions for a variety of customers, including those in the utility, industrial and renewable markets. We design and build high voltage projects to our customers' specifications. Our work includes substations, transmission lines and more. We help our customers achieve their goals of creating a reliable, sustainable power grid by reducing risks and identifying innovative solutions for their problems.

Our Purpose: We pursue that which challenges us, growing our community to provide critical, creative solutions that achieve extraordinary results.

The Supply Chain Manager manages all supply chain functions, which may include, but are not limited to, forecasting, material procurement, outsourcing, vendor selection, and distribution. This role is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the activities of Procurement Agents involved in the purchasing and distribution of equipment, machinery, and supplies. This role develops and implements purchasing policies and procedures to ensure the cost-effective procurement of a wide range of materials. Additionally, the Supply Chain Manager collaborates closely with business unit leaders and departmental teams to review and enhance internal controls, ensuring compliance with established policies, procedures, and quality standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Oversees procurement operations by auditing purchase orders, supplier quotes, and requisitions to ensure accuracy, compliance, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with company policies and customer contracts.

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Manages vendor relationships, monitoring performance to ensure quality, timely delivery, and fulfillment of contractual obligations, while serving as a liaison between vendors and internal teams to resolve issues and align services.

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Leads and supports the procurement team, including supervising staff, managing workload expectations, providing training, and serving as backup when needed.

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Drives process improvement by developing efficient procurement procedures, implementing new tools or systems, and regularly reviewing workflows and reports for accuracy and effectiveness.

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Conducts financial analysis and forecasting, supporting procurement decisions through cost reviews, risk identification, and maintenance of internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate records.

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Provides strategic guidance to operational departments through procurement insights and market analysis, including participation in contract negotiations and recommending purchases based on market trends and supply conditions.

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Maintains confidentiality and ensures the secure handling of sensitive information across all procurement activities.

EXPECTATIONS:

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Consistently delivers high-quality work on time, demonstrating strong judgment, initiative, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across departments.

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Maintains professionalism and clear communication with colleagues, supervisors, customers, and external partners, while handling sensitive information with discretion.

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Adapts to changing priorities in a dynamic environment, staying organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in improving processes and departmental efficiency.

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Complies with company values and standards, including ethics, safety, and operational requirements such as maintaining a valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle report for vehicle use.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.

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5–7 years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing roles, including at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

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Strong knowledge of procurement strategies, sourcing methods, contract negotiation, and vendor management.

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Experience with job costing, financial analysis, and working within ERP or procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Viewpoint Spectrum).

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Demonstrated ability to lead teams, improve processes, and manage procurement operations in a complex or project-based environment.

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Professional certifications such as Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) are preferred but not required.

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Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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Will work in an office environment with minimal exposure to dust, noise, and other environmental hazards.

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Use of company vehicle, on occasion.

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Travel required: up to 25%.

At Beta, we believe in cultivating a team that wins together and takes on the most challenging projects in the high -voltage industry. Each day we strive to live out our core values of doing what we say, turning challenges into success and winning together. We empower our employees to identify innovative solutions and opportunities for future growth. Recognizing that our success begins with our people, we invest in our teams through technical, team building and leadership training. If you want to be part of a team that is built on trust and excellence, apply today.

Beta is a subsidiary of Crest Industries, and job listings are managed by Crest Operations. Crest owns and operates companies that serve industries including power delivery, manufacturing, natural resources and specialty chemicals. Click here to learn about careers within the Crest Industries® family of companies.

Beta Engineering is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Beta Engineering is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation, contact your Human Resource Business Partner.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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