Supervisor, Contract Management

CenterPoint Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Transit subsidies

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

On-site wellness center

Job summary

CenterPoint Energy seeks a seasoned Manager, Contracts of Supply Chain to lead strategic sourcing and execution for EPC contracts on major capital projects. You will partner with executive leadership, Engineering, Legal, and Project Controls to drive value, reliability, and delivery.

You will negotiate, structure complex agreements, and oversee MSAs, with emphasis on risk mitigation, cost control, and supplier governance in a dynamic energy environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in energy, utilities, infrastructure, or large industrial environments.
• Deep knowledge of EPC models (lump sum, hybrid, progressive EPC, open-book).
• Experience with PMO or centralized project organizations.
• Familiarity with long-lead equipment sourcing and contractor-based execution.
• Experience with SAP or similar procurement systems.
• Certifications CPSM, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma.
• Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and commercial evaluation skills.
• 8-10+ years of experience in capital projects, supply chain, or EPC contracting.
• Minimum 8-10 years leading commercial aspects of large-scale EPC projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing high-value contracts (> $100M-$500M).
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier governance experience.
• Proven ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional alignment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide sourcing strategies for capital projects, including EPC, long-lead materials, and critical equipment.
• Identify contracting strategies ensuring resources at competitive cost, quality, and performance.
• Establish and manage MSAs and strategic supplier alliances for long-term needs.
• Drive cost optimization and continuous improvement across capital procurement categories.
• Serve as the commercial lead for EPC prime contracts, including negotiation and contract management.

Skills

EPC contracting

Negotiation

Contract governance

Stakeholder influence

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary

The Manager, Contracts of Supply Chain is responsible for leading the strategic sourcing, commercial management, and execution oversight of EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contracts across a portfolio of large-scale capital projects. This role serves as the commercial lead for prime contracts and critical supplier relationships, ensuring the successful delivery of projects aligned with cost, schedule, quality, and risk objectives.This position combines enterprise category strategy, project-based procurement execution, and EPC commercial leadership to enable long-term value creation, operational reliability, and capital project success. The role partners closely with executive leadership, Engineering, Construction, Legal, and Project Controls to drive integrated project delivery.

Essential Functions

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide sourcing strategies for capital projects, including EPC, long-lead materials, and critical equipment.
• Identify and implement contracting strategies that ensure availability of resources at competitive cost, quality, and performance levels.
• Establish and manage Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and strategic supplier alliances aligned with long-term business needs.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives across capital procurement categories.
• Serve as the commercial lead for EPC prime contracts, including negotiation, execution, and ongoing contract management.
• Lead development of contracting frameworks, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and commercial models (e.g., lump sum, hybrid EPC, open-book).
• Oversee contract negotiations, change orders, claims management, and dispute resolution.
• Partner with Legal to structure and finalize complex commercial agreements and mitigate contractual risk.
• Provide commercial governance and oversight of EPC procurement, subcontracting, and materials management activities.

Education Description

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience

• Experience within energy, utilities, infrastructure, or large industrial environments.
• Deep knowledge of EPC models (lump sum, hybrid, progressive EPC, open-book).
• Experience managing portfolios within a PMO or centralized project organization.
• Familiarity with long-lead equipment sourcing and contractor-based execution models.
• Experience with SAP or similar procurement systems.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma.
• Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and commercial evaluation skills.
• 8-10+ years of experience in capital projects, supply chain, or EPC contracting.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience leading commercial aspects of large-scale EPC projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, high-value contracts (>$100M-$500M+ preferred).
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier governance experience.
• Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive cross-functional alignment.

We want you to know Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type:Full Time
Posting Start Date: 08/27/2026
Posting End Date: 09/11/2026

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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