Sr. Director, Supply Chain

Quanta Services Management Partnership•Houston, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Supply Chain Senior Director leads the end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution for upgrades, retrofits, and new-build facilities in the power generation industry. This role ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective procurement, inventory, and contractor/supplier performance across complex EPC and construction projects. The Senior Director/Director supports field operations, major capital programs, and multi-site construction activities while maintaining compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
12-15+ years of supply chain experience in equipment sourcing, construction, EPC, power generation, or industrial sectors.
5–8+ years in leadership roles supporting field construction or capital projects.
Strong working knowledge of construction contracts, subcontracting practices, and commercial risk concepts and procurement
Experience with power generation facilities (gas, coal, nuclear, renewable), EPC project supply chains, and multi-site construction operations
Strong procurement and contract negotiation expertise
Knowledge of regulatory and safety requirements in industrial construction
Strong financial, analytical, and risk management skills
Experience supporting project execution teams with contract interpretation and compliance

Nice To Haves

Experience with large capital programs and geographically dispersed construction operations
Proficiency with supply chain systems and tools
Demonstrated results in supply chain cost reduction and minimizing schedule delays attributable to material issues
Contract management or commercial management certification (e.g., CCM, CPCM, or similar)

Responsibilities

Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with project schedules, construction milestones, and company growth plans
Partner with Project Management and Engineering to support project execution and oversee sourcing for large capital equipment
Develop category strategies for major spend areas including equipment, steel, electrical systems, civil materials, and construction services
Negotiate long-term contracts, MSAs, and preferred supplier agreements
Establish critical-path material strategies to prevent schedule delays and optimize inventory across dispersed project sites
Build strategic partnerships with key suppliers, fabricators, and specialty contractors and evaluate performance on safety, delivery, cost, and quality
Manage supply chain budgets tied to project CAPEX and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or schedule
Develop contingency plans for supply disruptions due to weather, supplier failure, or logistics constraints
Lead multi-site teams across procurement, warehousing, and project supply chain functions
Collaborate cross-functionally with Construction, Engineering, Finance, HSE, and Project Controls
Develop future supply chain talent and build a high-performance culture
Perform additional duties as required to support project objectives
Support change management activities including review of change orders and contract correspondence
Identify, track, and communicate contractual risks, issues, and obligations
Support claims avoidance efforts and assist with claims preparation or resolution when required
Coordinate contract-related communication with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
Maintain complete and accurate contract documentation and records
Perform additional duties as required to support project objectives