Global Commodity Manager – Structures & Systems

Penn Entertainment•Greenville, SC

22h•Remote

About The Position

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse that addresses every need for fast-start power generation. The company delivers innovative aeroderivative solutions. PROENERGY is investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure, including expanding its Center for Excellence in Manufacturing in Sedalia, Missouri, and its Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care in Houston, Texas. The company also has an office in Kansas City with an Engineering team and worldwide service centers. PROENERGY offers competitive pay, excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. They encourage individuals with specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
7+ years in global sourcing or commodity management
Strong experience in fabricated structures, machining, mechanical systems, or bearings
Deep technical understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and supply chain constraints for structural components
Proven leadership in supplier performance, NPI, and strategic negotiations
Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
Candidate must also pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

Build, scale, and maintain a global network of strategic suppliers.
Serve as the executive interface with key supplier partners, driving alignment to PROENERGY priorities.
Establish strong partnerships that enable performance across Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
Lead supplier governance, segmentation, and performance reviews.
Identify and onboard new suppliers to support growth, NPI, and risk mitigation.
Drive a zero-defect mindset across suppliers supporting critical turbine components.
Partner closely with SDQE, who lead supplier qualification, validation, and QMS execution.
Enable SDQE performance by leveraging strong supplier relationships to ensure alignment, responsiveness, and accountability.
Serve as the escalation point for supplier quality issues, driving rapid resolution through influence and commercial leverage.
Support NPI readiness by ensuring supplier engagement and commitment to robust APQP/PPAP/FAI execution.
Ensure on-time delivery and supply continuity.
Partner with Commodity Buyers, who manage daily execution.
Enable Buyer success by driving supplier capacity alignment and responsiveness.
Serve as the escalation point for delivery risks, resolving disruptions quickly while upholding commitments to customers.
Mitigate risks related to fabrication complexity, machining lead times, large structure handling constraints, and single-source dependencies.
Drive and support NPI ramp-up to meet business objectives.
Deliver cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier productivity.
Lead negotiations, contracts, and long-term agreements with integrity and transparency.
Optimize total cost of ownership while protecting quality and delivery.
Leverage supplier partnerships to drive cost competitiveness and value engineering.