Procurement Team Lead, Central Materials

Entergy Corporation; Hammond (LA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy seeks a Supervisor in Central Procurement in Hammond, LA to lead a procurement team and deliver high quality, best-value materials across the enterprise demand timeline. You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Risk, Tax and Environmental to meet objectives and maintain policy compliance.

The role emphasizes safety, process improvement, budget responsibility, and staff development, with travel up to 25% to support operations and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Supply Chain degree or Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• MS/MBA degree preferred and professional supply chain/procurement certification preferred.
• 3 years' experience in materials/warehousing, purchasing, contracts or project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement team to deliver high quality and best value across the enterprise demand timeline.
• Manage the preparation, negotiation, execution and administration of purchasing documents.
• Maintain contact with senior management and report on key supply chain metrics.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and adherence to Entergy policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develop departmental objectives and standards of performance aligned with supply chain goals.
• Lead 5 to 10 direct reports and mentor staff.

Skills

Leadership

Safety focus

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Supply Chain degree or Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering, or related discipline

MS/MBA degree preferred

Procurement certification preferred

Tools

Inventory systems

Purchasing computer systems

Job description

Entergy seeks a Supervisor in Central Procurement in Hammond, LA to lead a procurement team and deliver high quality, best-value materials across the enterprise demand timeline. You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Risk, Tax and Environmental to meet objectives and maintain policy compliance.

The role emphasizes safety, process improvement, budget responsibility, and staff development, with travel up to 25% to support operations and stakeholder engagement.