Procurement Supervisor

Entergy; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services company is seeking a Procurement Supervisor to lead a team supporting their Power Generation business unit. This hybrid position requires significant experience in supplier contracting and vendor management. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and strong leadership skills. The role involves mentoring team members and supervising contract execution at multiple Power Generation sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of combined supplier contracting, vendor management, or other related supply chain experience.
• Knowledge of Entergy’s business model, contract management, and supply chain processes.
• Desired professional certification in Purchasing or Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a professional team of Procurement Specialists supporting Power Generation.
• Supervise a diverse team in assessing service requests and executing contracts.
• Mentor team members for career development.

Skills

Supplier contracting

Vendor management

Leadership skills

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, Legal, or other related discipline

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Supervisor

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

*This is a hybrid position, requiring 3 days a week of in-office work, and may be based in The Woodlands, TX, Little Rock, AR or Jackson, MS. Those outside of this area would need to relocate. Relocation Assistance is not available for this posting *

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

The Supervisor, Procurement utilizes extensive supply chain, contracting knowledge and supervisory experience to lead a professional team of Procurement Specialists supporting Entergy’s Power Generation business unit across multiple sites.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Procurement Supervisor utilizes extensive supply chain, contracting knowledge and supervisory experience to lead a professional team of Procurement Specialists who deliver primarily upon the service demands of the business, and from time to time meet the more complex material demands. This team is responsible for differing levels of service complexities, with variable scopes of work, across multiple Power Generation plants.

The role is responsible for supervising a diverse team with varying degrees of knowledge, skills, and abilities and experiences in contracting. The team is responsible for assessing service requests, determining the appropriate sourcing channel, identifying and executing the contractual method of delivery, development and coordination of all contractual requirements, negotiation of the best commercial terms, and providing contract administration throughout the life of the contract.

This role guides and executes on the efforts to develop, lead, and negotiate complex enterprise contracting strategies, while ensuring relevant market conditions are integrated. The supervisor operates autonomously, in a leadership capacity, and provides guidance and coaching to the team relative to technical and professional skills.

This role also serves as the primary supply chain lead for at least one Power Generation site location, and as such will execute contracts, purchase orders, warranties and other purchase-to-pay processes. This role will serve to mentor individual team members and identify developmental opportunities to enable and assist team members with their career development.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, Legal, or other related discipline
• 5+ years of combined supplier contracting, vendor management, or other related supply chain experience
• Technical, professional, and leadership skills required for the position, including knowledge of Entergy’s business model, contract management processes, and supply chain systems and processes
• Desired professional certification in Purchasing, Materials Management, Inventory Management & Control, Contract Management, or Project Management

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.