VP, Supply Chain Capital Delivery

CenterPoint Energy•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Vice President, Supply Chain Capital Delivery provides enterprise leadership for supply chain, contracting, commercial and contractor-partnership strategies supporting the Company’s multi-year electric transmission and substation capital program. This officer-level role is the senior Supply Chain business partner to Transmission Development and executive leadership, translating the capital plan into executable commercial, sourcing, contracting and supplier-capacity strategies. The Vice President leads a specialized organization of employees, contractors and external resources and partners across Capital Delivery, Engineering, Project Controls, Finance, Legal, Regulatory, Safety and Operations to enable safe, reliable, predictable and cost-effective capital deployment. The role sets direction for capital-project procurement and contracting, strategic supplier relationships, commercial governance, long-lead equipment planning and portfolio risk management. It advises Capital Delivery and executive leadership, develops organizational capabilities and supports compliance with legal, regulatory and critical-infrastructure requirements. The position may present strategies and performance updates to senior leadership and, as required, the Board of Directors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
At least 20 years of progressively responsible experience in capital projects, EPC, engineering and construction, supply chain, procurement, contracting or commercial management.
At least 10 years of senior leadership experience directing major EPC, construction, engineering or capital procurement activities.
Demonstrated experience supporting or leading multi-billion-dollar annual capital portfolios and leading complex organizations, negotiations, supplier relationships and cross-functional business partnerships.
Advanced knowledge of capital-project supply chain strategy, strategic sourcing, commercial management, contract governance and supplier relationship management.
Deep understanding of EPC, progressive EPC, design-build, design-bid-build, lump-sum, unit-rate, cost-plus, open-book, target price/not-to-exceed and alliance or partnering models.
Ability to evaluate and allocate cost, schedule, design, procurement, performance, escalation and execution risk in complex contracts.
Strong knowledge of engineered equipment procurement, long-lead manufacturing, supplier capacity planning, manufacturing surveillance, inspection and quality programs.
Ability to apply should-cost analysis, market benchmarks, independent estimate validation and total-installed-cost principles to major procurements.
Executive-level negotiation, communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex commercial, technical and market issues to varied audiences.
Executive presence and ability to influence, respectfully challenge assumptions and build alignment without relying solely on organizational authority.
Ability to develop strategies using market intelligence, contractor economics, supplier financial health, labor availability, manufacturing capacity and competitive dynamics.
Strong financial and commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, change-order evaluation, claims, disputes and settlement governance.
Ability to lead large, complex teams, establish accountability, develop senior talent and build succession for critical roles.
Ability to work between enterprise strategy and detailed project-level commercial issues while maintaining urgency, judgment and follow-through.
Demonstrated commitment to employee and contractor safety, quality, ethical conduct, compliance, inclusion and Company values and business practices.
Able to work under stressful conditions and make timely decisions involving complex commercial, operational and financial matters.
Able to view computer or laptop screens for extended periods and use standard office and mobile equipment.
Able to hear and verbally exchange information in person and through telephone, mobile phone or virtual meeting technology.
Able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods and occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or reach.
Able to travel to office, supplier, manufacturing, project and field locations.
Able to complete complex assignments and executive-level presentations within required timeframes.
Able to work scheduled or unscheduled overtime, including nights and weekends, as business, project or emergency conditions require.
Able to work successfully in an office environment while managing multiple enterprise priorities, deadlines and confidential matters.
Able to visit construction, supplier, manufacturing and field locations with exposure to varying weather, industrial and operational conditions.
Able to travel for meetings, negotiations, supplier reviews, site visits, training and conferences, including overnight travel.
May be required to support emergency response, service restoration or other critical business events.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree is preferred.
Experience in electric utility, energy, infrastructure, industrial or a similarly capital-intensive environment is strongly preferred.
Experience with electric transmission, substations, distribution or high-voltage infrastructure is preferred, including 765 kV, 345 kV or comparable systems.
Experience with SAP, Coupa or a comparable enterprise procurement system is preferred.
CPSM, PMP, PE, MBA or Lean Six Sigma certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and executive leadership for the Supply Chain Capital Delivery function, aligning commercial, contracting, procurement and supplier strategies with Company objectives.
Translate the long-range capital plan into integrated, multi-year contracting, sourcing, supplier-capacity and market-engagement strategies for transmission lines, high-voltage substations, interconnection projects and related infrastructure.
Establish fit-for-purpose contracting strategies for projects and work types, using appropriate commercial models.
Lead the strategic approach to EPC, engineering and major construction contracting, including market engagement, capacity commitments, commercial structures, terms, pricing, incentives, guarantees, change management, claims and dispute resolution.
Determine the appropriate balance among enterprise agreements, project-specific procurement, internal capability, self-perform delivery and external engineering and construction capacity.
Partner with Project Controls, Finance, Cost and Legal to establish commercial governance, cost transparency, independent estimate validation, benchmarks, approval controls, progress tracking and contract-risk management.
Lead strategies for critical and long-lead engineered equipment and materials, including demand forecasting, capacity reservation, early-release procurement, manufacturing surveillance, inspection, quality oversight and delivery-risk mitigation.
Establish executive-level relationships and business-review practices with strategic EPCs, engineering firms, construction companies, equipment manufacturers and other key suppliers.
Implement supplier and contractor performance management covering safety, quality, schedule, cost, productivity, responsiveness, change management and commercial performance.
Establish portfolio-level commercial and supply chain risk management, including early-warning indicators, risk ownership, mitigation actions, scenario analysis and executive escalation.
Serve as the principal Supply Chain commercial advisor to Capital Delivery and executive leadership, presenting fact-based recommendations, alternatives, trade-offs, risks and required decisions.
Build alignment across internal functions and affected communities to support enterprise outcomes.
Lead, coach and develop a high-performing organization; establish roles, decision rights, accountability, performance expectations and succession plans.
Champion policies, processes, procedures, controls and training that strengthen capital contracting, commercial management and supplier performance capabilities.
Promote a safety, quality, ethics and compliance culture and ensure commercial strategies and supplier practices support applicable legal, regulatory and critical-infrastructure requirements.
Prepare and present capital supply chain strategies, performance results, market conditions, risks, resource needs and recommendations to senior leadership and, as required, the Board of Directors.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Paid training
Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
Transit subsidies
Flexible work schedule
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Access to discounts at fitness clubs
On-site wellness center at the Houston headquarters
Professional growth and development programs
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) Savings Plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of employee contribution