About this Role
The Supply Chain Senior Director leads the end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution for upgrades, retrofits, and new-build facilities in the power generation industry. This role ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective procurement, inventory, and contractor/supplier performance across complex EPC and construction projects. The Senior Director/Director supports field operations, major capital programs, and multi-site construction activities while maintaining compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with project schedules, construction milestones, and company growth plans
- Partner with Project Management and Engineering to support project execution and oversee sourcing for large capital equipment
- Develop category strategies for major spend areas including equipment, steel, electrical systems, civil materials, and construction services
- Negotiate long-term contracts, MSAs, and preferred supplier agreements
- Establish critical-path material strategies to prevent schedule delays and optimize inventory across dispersed project sites
- Build strategic partnerships with key suppliers, fabricators, and specialty contractors and evaluate performance on safety, delivery, cost, and quality
- Manage supply chain budgets tied to project CAPEX and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or schedule
- Develop contingency plans for supply disruptions due to weather, supplier failure, or logistics constraints
- Lead multi-site teams across procurement, warehousing, and project supply chain functions
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Construction, Engineering, Finance, HSE, and Project Controls
- Develop future supply chain talent and build a high-performance culture
- Perform additional duties as required to support project objectives
- Support change management activities including review of change orders and contract correspondence
- Identify, track, and communicate contractual risks, issues, and obligations
- Support claims avoidance efforts and assist with claims preparation or resolution when required
- Coordinate contract-related communication with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
- Maintain complete and accurate contract documentation and records
- Perform additional duties as required to support project objectives
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- 12-15+ years of supply chain experience in equipment sourcing, construction, EPC, power generation, or industrial sectors.
- 5–8+ years in leadership roles supporting field construction or capital projects.
- Strong working knowledge of construction contracts, subcontracting practices, and commercial risk concepts and procurement
- Experience with power generation facilities (gas, coal, nuclear, renewable), EPC project supply chains, and multi-site construction operations
- Strong procurement and contract negotiation expertise
- Knowledge of regulatory and safety requirements in industrial construction
- Strong financial, analytical, and risk management skills
- Experience supporting project execution teams with contract interpretation and compliance
Preferred Education and Experience
- Experience with large capital programs and geographically dispersed construction operations
- Proficiency with supply chain systems and tools
- Demonstrated results in supply chain cost reduction and minimizing schedule delays attributable to material issues
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
None required
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:Required Licenses/CertificationsNone
Preferred Licenses/CertificationsContract management or commercial management certification (e.g., CCM, CPCM, or similar)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:May supervise contract administrators or contract specialists
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:Travels: YesPercent of time: 10%Overnight required: Yes
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
If one-third of the time 64seldom or occasionally If one-third to two-thirds of the time or more occasionally to frequently If more than two-thirds of the time constantly ]
- Stationary Position - Seldom
- Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom
- Climb - Seldom
- Kneel - Seldom
- Grab - Seldom
- Bend - Seldom
- Lift/carry over - 5-10 LBS
- Vision - N/A
- Hearing - N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Wet or Humid - N/A
- Working near or on moving mechanical parts - Seldom
- Working near or on heavy machinery - Seldom
- Working in high places - Seldom
- Exposed to fumes or airborne particles - Seldom
- Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals - Seldom
- Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions - Seldom
- Work with Electricity - Seldom
- Work with explosives - Seldom
- Work on or near a source of radiation - Seldom
- Loud noise conditions (above 87dB)- Seldom
- Other Environmental Factors including weather conditions______________________
What We Offer: 64
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Flexible work options
- Educational assistance
- Wellness and Mental Health programs
- Paid Paternal Care Leave
- Employee Referral Program
- Volunteer Time Off
- Learning and Development Programs
- Office Amenities and Perks
Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities my change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
