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Global Supply Chain Manager

Insight Global

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Global Supply Chain Manager will develop and execute sourcing strategies for large‑scale power generation and infrastructure projects serving hyperscale data center customers, partnering with engineering, construction, operations and executive teams to ensure critical equipment is procured and delivered on aggressive schedules.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Strategic SourcingProcurementCategory ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementRisk ManagementNegotiationContract ManagementCapital Equipment SourcingTechnical Stakeholder CollaborationFast‑Paced Environment AdaptabilityGlobal Supplier ManagementGas Turbines KnowledgeGenerators KnowledgeSwitchgear KnowledgeTransformers KnowledgeElectrical Balance‑of‑Plant Equipment KnowledgePower Distribution Systems KnowledgeCPM CertificationCPSM CertificationAPICS CertificationMBA Degree

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or Related Field5+ Years of Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Category Management ExperienceExperience Supporting Large‑Scale Industrial, Energy, Power Generation, Construction, EPC, or Infrastructure ProjectsExperience Negotiating Supplier Agreements, Pricing, and Commercial ContractsExperience Sourcing Capital Equipment and Working With Technical StakeholdersAbility to Partner Directly With Engineering, Operations, Construction, and Project Management TeamsExperience Managing Supplier Relationships and Supplier Performance MetricsStrong Understanding of Procurement Strategy, Supplier Development, and Risk ManagementExperience Working in Fast‑Paced, High‑Growth EnvironmentsAbility to Work Onsite in Houston Five Days Per Week

Full job description

Job Description

Day to Day A Global Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that support large-scale power generation and infrastructure projects serving hyperscale data center customers. This individual will partner with engineering, project management, construction, operations, and executive leadership teams to ensure critical equipment is sourced, procured, and delivered to support aggressive project schedules. This person will play a key role in supporting behind-the-meter power generation projects that are helping address growing energy demands created by the rapid expansion of AI and data center infrastructure. Responsibilities include: Develop sourcing strategies for long-lead and critical project equipment Lead supplier identification, qualification, negotiation, and commercial contracting activities Manage supplier relationships across power generation, electrical infrastructure, and industrial equipment providers Partner with Engineering teams to understand technical specifications and procurement requirements Drive procurement activities for gas turbines, electrical distribution equipment, switchgear, transformers, generators, and related capital equipment Evaluate supplier performance including cost, quality, delivery, and risk metrics Develop risk mitigation strategies for critical equipment and supply chain constraints Support project execution by ensuring equipment and materials are delivered according to schedule Negotiate pricing, service agreements, and commercial terms with strategic suppliers Collaborate with Project Managers, Construction Teams, Logistics, Engineering, and Finance throughout project lifecycles Support multiple concurrent infrastructure projects in various stages of development and execution Track global market conditions and supplier trends impacting project delivery

Skills and Requirements

Must Have Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field 5+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or category management experience Experience supporting large-scale industrial, energy, power generation, construction, EPC, or infrastructure projects Experience negotiating supplier agreements, pricing, and commercial contracts Experience sourcing capital equipment and working with technical stakeholders Ability to partner directly with Engineering, Operations, Construction, and Project Management teams Experience managing supplier relationships and supplier performance metrics Strong understanding of procurement strategy, supplier development, and risk management Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments Ability to work onsite in Houston five days per week Preferred Qualifications Power generation experience Gas turbine procurement experience Experience sourcing electrical infrastructure equipment EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) background Utility industry experience Data center infrastructure experience Behind-the-meter generation project experience Experience supporting hyperscale infrastructure projects Knowledge of: Gas turbines Generators Switchgear Transformers Electrical balance-of-plant equipment Power distribution systems Experience supporting projects exceeding $100M in capital spend Global supplier management experience CPM, CPSM, APICS, or MBA preferred

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].

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