Major Projects Supply Chain Category Manager, Major Equipment

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Job Summary

Job Description

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Relationships

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for major nuclear equipment categories (NSSS components turbine-generator I&C emergency systems specialty valves and pumps)
• Lead supplier pre-qualification competitive evaluation and selection
• Negotiate complex high-value contracts with single-source and sole-source nuclear OEMs
• Establish and maintain long-term supplier relationships built on transparency accountability and mutual performance expectations
• Monitor supplier financial health capacity utilization and manufacturing capability
• Develop contingency and risk mitigation plans for critical supply chains

Post-Award Contract Administration

• Own commercial management of major equipment contracts from award through delivery and warranty
• Manage contract changes amendments and commercial disputes
• Track supplier deliverables against contractual milestones and payment schedules
• Coordinate with Procurement Engineering on technical issues with commercial implications
• Ensure contract documentation is complete accurate and audit-ready

EPC Commercial Interface

• Align Owner Furnished Equipment (OFE) delivery schedules with EPC installation plans
• Identify and resolve commercial interface issues between OFE suppliers and EPC
• Support the commercial governance manager on EPC-related scope boundary questions

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with Procurement Engineering on specification review and supplier technical evaluation
• Interface with Quality Assurance on supplier audits hold points and corrective actions
• Coordinate with Project Controls on cost tracking forecasting and earned value
• Provide supplier risk and performance updates to the Director and project leadership

Education Experience & Skill Requirements

Education

• Bachelors degree; Engineering Supply Chain Management or Business Administration or equivalent

Experience

• 1015 yearsof progressive sourcing contracting or commercial management experience
• Prior nuclear procurement or OEM experience strongly preferred; power generation or heavy industrial capital project experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts high dollar value contracts
• Proven track record managingsole-source and single-source supplier relationships
• Experience with nuclear quality programs (10 CFR 50 Appendix B ASME) preferred
• Multi-site or multi-project commercial management experience preferred

Skills & Behavioral Competencies

• Deep understanding of nuclear equipment supply markets and supplier dynamics
• Strong contract negotiation drafting and interpretation skills
• Familiarity with nuclear codes standards and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in ERP/procurement and CLM systems (Maximo Conga a plus)
• Ability to operate independently in fast-paced environments
• Credibility with supplier leadership and nuclear OEMs
• Judgment to balance commercial optimization with regulatory and schedule requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

LEVEL OF POSITION WILL BE DETERMINED BY APPLICABLE SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

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