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Lead global sourcing strategy and supplier management for forged and machined components to ensure quality, delivery, and cost targets. | 7+ years in global sourcing or commodity management with strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes and supplier performance leadership. | Global Commodity Manager – Forgings & Machining About PROENERGY PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions. Our Footprint PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers. In Sedalia, Missouri, our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent. In Houston, Texas, our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof. In Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power. And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia. Our Philosophy We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today. Position Summary The Global Commodity Manager – Forging & Machining leads the sourcing strategy for critical forged and machined components, including rotors, shafts, disks, spools, airfoils, and pipe & tube. This role is accountable for delivering excellence across Quality, Delivery, and Cost, enabled through the development and management of a global supplier network—building new partnerships while strengthening existing ones—ensuring successful NPI execution and a resilient, high-performing supply base. The role embodies PROENERGY’s commitment to “Do the Right Thing” by driving integrity, accountability, and trust across all supplier engagements. Reports To: VP Sourcing Work Location: 300 Executive Center Dr, Suite 101, Greenville SC, 29615 ; 6401 North Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77041 ; 11141 Overbrook Rd #202, Leawood, KS 66211 ; 2001 Proenergy Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301 or Remote United States Position Responsibilities Supplier Relationship Management • Build, scale, and maintain a global network of strategic suppliers. • Serve as the executive interface with key supplier partners, driving alignment to PROENERGY priorities. • Establish strong partnerships that enable performance across Quality, Delivery, and Cost. • Lead supplier governance, segmentation, and performance reviews. • Identify and onboard new suppliers to support growth, NPI, and risk mitigation Quality • Drive a zero-defect mindset across suppliers supporting critical turbine components. • Partner closely with SDQE, who lead supplier qualification, validation, and QMS execution. • Enable SDQE performance by leveraging strong supplier relationships to ensure alignment, responsiveness, and accountability. • Serve as the escalation point for supplier quality issues, driving rapid resolution through influence and commercial leverage. • Support NPI readiness by ensuring supplier engagement and commitment to robust APQP/PPAP/FAI execution. Delivery & Supply Assurance • Ensure on-time delivery and supply continuity • Partner with Commodity Buyers, who manage daily execution. • Enable Buyer success by driving supplier capacity alignment and responsiveness. • Serve as the escalation point for delivery risks, resolving disruptions quickly while upholding commitments to customers. • Mitigate risks related to fabrication complexity, machining lead times, large structure handling constraints, and single-source dependencies. • Drive and support NPI ramp-up to meet business objectives. Cost & Commercial Management • Deliver cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier productivity. • Lead negotiations, contracts, and long-term agreements with integrity and transparency. • Optimize total cost of ownership while protecting quality and delivery. • Leverage supplier partnerships to drive cost competitiveness and value engineering. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field • 7+ years in global sourcing or commodity management • Strong experience in fabricated structures, machining, mechanical systems, or bearings • Deep technical understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and supply chain constraints for structural components • Proven leadership in supplier performance, NPI, and strategic negotiations • Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills • US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa. • Candidate must also pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check and pre-employment drug screen. It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.
Lead sourcing team, develop strategic supplier relationships, and drive sourcing strategies to meet business objectives. | 10+ years sourcing/procurement experience with 5+ years leadership, strong supplier strategy and vendor management skills, manufacturing environment experience. | VP Sourcing & About PROENERGY PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions. & Our Footprint PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers. In Sedalia, Missouri,& our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent. In Houston, Texas,& our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof. In& Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power. And our& worldwide service centers& ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia. & Our Philosophy We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today. & Position Summary & This role leads a high‑performing sourcing team, ensuring resources, capabilities, and training align with business needs. It is responsible for building and managing strategic supplier relationships, using data‑driven evaluation and engagement to drive efficiency, performance, and informed decision‑making. & Reports To:& SVP Supply Chain Work Location: 6401 North Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77041,& 6246 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053,& 2001 Proenergy Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301 or Greenville, SC 29607 & Position Responsibilities • Lead the sourcing team and associated activities to ensure effective execution of responsibilities, including aligning resources, capabilities, and training to meet business needs. • Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships, driving efficiency and performance through robust supplier evaluation, selection, and engagement processes. Leverage data analysis and clearly defined business requirements to support informed decision-making. • Own monthly processes, including meetings, metrics, and reporting; analyze and influence key performance indicators to ensure effective material flow and on-time delivery. • Translate business objectives into actionable sourcing strategies that ensure material availability and support a competitive product portfolio. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive alignment, resolve issues, and influence outcomes within a matrixed environment. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field with 10+ years of progressive experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management. • 5+ years of leadership experience managing sourcing or procurement teams. • Demonstrated experience developing supplier strategies, managing vendor performance, and driving cost, quality, and delivery outcomes. • Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and operate effectively in a matrixed environment. • Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or operations environments. • Ability to travel up to 35%. • Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently. • US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa. • Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check. Desired Qualifications • Master’s degree in a related field. • Experience across multiple supply chain disciplines (e.g., sourcing, procurement, planning, logistics). • Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with key stakeholders to develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies with measurable outcomes in cost, quality, and performance. • Recognized subject matter expertise in procurement best practices, tools, and methodologies. • Strong results orientation with a demonstrated sense of urgency and accountability. • Experience managing global and regional supplier relationships. • Experience managing budgets and financial performance. • Demonstrated ability to balance supply risk (e.g., capacity constraints) with continuous improvement opportunities. It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. & &
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