Supervisor, Portfolio Large Load

Supervisor, Portfolio Large Load

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

Position Summary: The Supervisor, Portfolio Large Load, is responsible for leading the strategic sourcing, commercial negotiation, contract planning, development and execution, and ongoing oversight of EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractor performance across a portfolio of large-scale capital projects. This role serves as the commercial lead for prime contracts and critical supplier relationships, ensuring management of company spend with all suppliers and contractors across the portfolio to reduce execution risk. This position combines portfolio category strategy, project-based procurement execution, and EPC commercial leadership to maintain relationships with key partners, ensure access to critical resources, and enable long-term value creation. The role partners with Supply Chain leadership and other portfolio Directors/managers, Capital Delivery leadership, Project Managers, Project Controls, Legal, Finance, and Owner's Engineer to advance core EPC capabilities and ensure successful portfolio execution. Serves as a trusted advisor to leadership on market conditions, supplier capacity, and commercial risk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project & Portfolio Delivery Support
• EPC Contracting & Commercial Leadership
• Long Lead and Critical Procurement
• Functional Accountabilities
• Supplier Performance & Risk Management
• Financial & Analytical Accountability
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
• Safety & Operational Excellence

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in capital projects, supply chain, and EPC contracting.
• Minimum 810 years of experience leading commercial and project execution of EPC and construction contractors.
• Hands-on oversight of procurement conducted by EPC on company behalf.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, high-value contracts (+$100M. Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier governance experience.
• Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive cross-functional alignment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within energy, utilities, infrastructure, or large industrial environments.
• Deep knowledge of EPC models used in electrical industry projects: Cost+, hybrid, Target Price/NTE with progressive EPC, open-book Estimate & Procurement.
• Experience managing portfolios within a PMO or centralized project organization.
• Experience with validation of Open Book Estimates and Procurement cost Audit
• Experience with SAP, Coupa or similar procurement systems.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma.
• Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and commercial evaluation skills.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen
• Stakeholder management and executive communication
• Advanced negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment across multiple projects
• Flexible mindset be prepared to work outside of comfort zone
• Ability to focus on mission and remain constructive under pressure Ability to respectfully challenge traditional thinking
• Proactive sense of stewardship identify commercial and performance risk early and take ownership to mitigate.
• Detail oriented with focus on compliance
• Strong analytical and financial capability
• Risk management and problem-solving
• Change leadership and continuous improvement mindset

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