Senior Manager - Construction Sourcing

Constellation Energy Corp.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 167,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Job summary

Constellation Energy Corp. is seeking a senior sourcing leader to drive procurement strategy for a diverse power generation portfolio. You will oversee contracting, lead major supplier negotiations, and implement best practices across EPC projects, ensuring cost-effective, reliable supply chain outcomes.

Lead and mentor sourcing teams, align activities with corporate goals, and engage stakeholders to sustain performance in a dynamic energy market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, science, or related field with 10+ years experience.
• Experience with EPC contract negotiations and major equipment purchasing.
• Strong understanding of supply chain, cost drivers and procurement best practices.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and present to executives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contracting and purchases; lead negotiations for major design, engineering, equipment packages and services.
• Governance direction to contract administrators and sourcing staff.
• Define procurement best practices and drive process improvement.
• Lead and prioritize sourcing initiatives; manage multiple projects.
• Develop strategy for managing sourcing spend to meet goals; include analysis and risk mitigation.
• Supervise Supply Management personnel and support emergency response activities.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Negotiation

Communication

Data analysis

Sourcing strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

WHO WE ARE

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes. Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

TOTAL REWARDS

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range

of $167,400 to $186,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Participate with Supply leadership in developing appropriate Supply Chain Management strategies and tactics. Provide support of day-to-day Supply Chain Management operations with guidance in areas of supply programs and technical support, analytical and project management support, employee development, knowledge retention and communication strategies. Oversee the management of personnel and activities of the construction sourcing function for Constellation. Act as the primary liaison and technical expert from Supply on construction related souring issues with suppliers and business partners.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Oversee and manage contracting and associated purchases; lead negotiations with suppliers for major design, engineering, equipment packages, and services contracts across multiple technologies within the power generation industry.
• Provide governance direction to contract administrators, procurement and sourcing specialists and other supply personnel, as appropriate, within assigned business and spend categories.
• Define and drive implementation of sourcing, purchasing and best practices. Define and implement standard procurement/sourcing practices to improve overall effectiveness; identify current trends and best practices to drive process improvement with stakeholders and secure sponsorship to continuously improve.
• Lead personnel (both within and external to Supply) to achieve objectives across multiple sourcing initiatives. Prioritize competing needs and assign tasks to support strategic sourcing initiatives and other Supply projects, as appropriate.
• Develop and implement the strategy for effectively managing sourcing and contracting spend to meet Constellation Energy Generation's goals; incorporates spend analysis, industry analysis, economic trends, risk analysis and mitigation plans and communication/change management strategies
• Supervise Supply Management personnel.
• Support the Business Units' Emergency Response activities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in business, engineering, science, or related field with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience.
• Demonstrated project and change management skills.
• Hands on experience with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract negotiations
• Turbine supply and major equipment purchasing experience within the generation industry
• Demonstrated command of supply management practices and concepts. Demonstrated understanding of ‘entire’ supply chain and cost drivers.
• Ability to meet and exceed customer requirements while managing multiple projects and competing priorities, including the ability to present and defend positions before executive audiences.
• Demonstrated data analysis capability and the ability to evaluate financial impacts of sourcing decisions.
• Excellent negotiation, conflict management and communication skills. Ability to challenge clients and leadership effectively where appropriate. Strong ability to hold Suppliers accountable for performance
• Ability to effectively navigate in a support organization
• Balancing competing priorities while building and maintaining productive relationships. Ability to constructively manage conflict among stakeholders.
• Demonstrated business acumen, ability to grasp technical requirements and communicate effectively with business unit and corporate personnel to meet customer expectations.
• Strong understanding of contract terms and conditions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strategic sourcing and strategic category management experience
• JD with meaningful legal transactional experience
• MBA degree
• Supply professional certifications
• Power generation industry experience
• Demonstrated understanding of 'entire' supply chain and cost drivers.
• Experience with power plant development projects
• Working knowledge of Project, Contract, and Construction Management processes used in the generation industry