Supply Chain Director

Job Description

Job Description

Supply Chain Director

Location: Jacksonville, FL
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports To: VP of Supply Chain Integration

Supervisory Responsibility: Yes

About Stellar Energy Global Infrastructure (SEGI)

Stellar Energy Global Infrastructure provides state-of-the-art solutions customers build in for optimized energy performance now; and in the preparation for the energy needs of tomorrow. In business for 25 years, we’ve delivered added energy efficiency and capacity to customers in more than 15 countries. More dispatchable power. Increased LNG production. Greater Data Center efficiency and lower costs. Hyperscale deployment at the best possible speed to first megawatt. All delivered with the lower emissions required to support our partners’ unique sustainability objectives.

Stellar Energy Global Infrastructure specializes in a wide range of engineering and manufacturing solutions within the energy sector including turbine inlet air chilling, central utility plants, district cooling, combined heat & power systems, thermal energy storage, inlet air heating, data center chilling, and inlet air chilling for LNG facilities. Additionally, our expertise extends to start-up & commissioning, system health analysis, services, and training. Our in-house team of skilled engineers and dedicated tradespeople are the reason we are the global leader in customized solutions. Stellar Energy Global Infrastructure strives to add value to today’s energy infrastructure, achieving secure, affordable, and sustainable energy that will help to create a responsible energy economy.

Position Summary

SEGI Global Infrastructure (SEGI) is seeking a Supply Chain Director to lead supply chain execution of turnkey energy infrastructure EPC projects, ensuring delivery of engineered equipment to the contract quality, schedule, and budget. This role is responsible for managing the supply chain lifecycle on projects ranging from equipment supply projects in the $10-$200M total installed cost (TIC) range, to large international turnkey EPC projects in the $500M+ TIC range. The Supply Chain director will lead and develop a team of supply chain experts skilled in supplier relationship management, equipment and material sourcing, contract negotiation, expediting, international logistics, and site delivery of complex power industry equipment. This role will engage heavily in the proposal phase to support SEGI in securing fixed price lump-sum turnkey (LSTK) project awards. The ideal candidate must have demonstrated competence in sourcing complex, bespoke engineered equipment for industrial EPC projects in the power, process, chemical, or oil & gas industries.

Essential Functions

• Leads supply chain activities in partnership with all functional departments for assigned large-scale global EPC projects.
• Adheres to SEGI policies and procedures, and modifies or develops new procedures as needed.
• Monitors global supply chain industry trends and proactively develops plans and strategies to position SEGI for execution excellence.
• Leads Supplier qualifications, as needed.
• Interacts with Engineering as required for specification, documents, and submittals and technical bid evaluations.
• Prepares commercial evaluation of supplier quotes.
• Leads supplier selection in coordination with Engineering, Business Development, and Project Management.
• Develops cost effective sourcing/negotiation strategies for material and service requirements.
• Negotiates best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements.
• Ensure all specific project flow downs are incorporated into supplier agreements and into their sub-supplier contracts.
• Develops and qualifies new suppliers / sources to keep the equipment price competitive.
• Facilitates meetings with key suppliers related to performance and new opportunities.
• Oversees issuance of Purchase Orders and Sub-Contracts for the procurement of goods and services.
• Ensures on time delivery of equipment based on contract requirements.
• Negotiates proper remedies in case of late equipment deliveries and shortfall in equipment performance.
• Expedites delivery of purchased goods and services to support overall project requirements.
• Reviews and approves supplier invoices for accuracy against contracts.
• Familiarity with INCO Terms, logistics and international transportation.
• Completes potential and current Supplier evaluations (after the completion of every project and annually).
• Prepares for and supports ISO 9001 and other audits.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Experience in sourcing/contracting for power generation solutions.
• Leadership and strategic planning experience
• Financial management
• International project execution
• Communication proficiency
• Time management.
• Decision Making.
• Negotiation Strategies.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, 40 or more hours per week.

Travel

Up to 25% of travel time should be expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 7 years of sourcing/procurement/supply chain experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above-mentioned tasks.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree within Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or Finance from an accredited university.
• C.P.I.M., C.P.M. or APICS certifications is a plus.
• Five years’ prior experience with purchasing highly engineered equipment.
• Experience with project-related engineered equipment and subcontract packages preferred.
• Experience with engineering drawings and specifications submittal process preferred.
• Proficiency in common Microsoft Products (like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience with SAP purchasing module preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None

Work Authorization

Must be qualified to work in the United States.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Stellar Energy Global Infrastructure Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stellar Energy Global Infrastrurcture Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.