Good fit if
- You can work a hybrid schedule.
- You can support outages.
- You can travel 25% of the time.
Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- NRC Requirements
- 10 CFR Part 21
- Reactor Operations
- MRO Materials
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or related discipline plus 8+ years in materials/warehousing, purchasing, contracts, or project management; OR 12+ years of equivalent experience without degree
- 3+ years of supervisory experience and/or equivalent leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of Supply Chain Management fundamentals and inventory management practices
- Demonstrated knowledge of interfacing departments' processes and priorities in power generation/nuclear environments
- Proven leadership skills with ability to drive results across departments
- Outstanding communication, conflict management, and change management skills
- Working knowledge of inventory, materials, or contracts computer systems
- Ability to apply applicable codes and regulations including UCC, Contract Law, FERC, and NRC requirements
- Technical understanding of nuclear and/or fossil generation principles and operations
About this role
Lead the Materials Procurement operations team at Entergy's nuclear and fossil power generation plants, managing safety-related and non-safety-related procurement while overseeing approximately 5 specialists. This role bridges procurement, supply chain, and plant operations to ensure equipment reliability, regulatory compliance (including NRC requirements for nuclear facilities), and optimized material sourcing across multiple generation facilities.
Responsibilities
- Manage Materials Procurement operations team of ~5 direct reports, including recruitment, development, mentoring, and performance management
- Ensure team prioritizes safety first through active promotion of safety behaviors, close call/good catch programs, and proactive field visits to nuclear/generation facilities
- Drive excellence in procurement execution of materials and services, optimizing the tiered procurement model and leveraging Entergy's full spending power
- Establish and maintain stakeholder relationships across plant departments (Maintenance, Production, Engineering, Operations, Chemistry, Project Management)
- Provide outage support including emergency response, backshift coverage, and effective communication between plant management and procurement staff
- Establish departmental objectives aligned with P&SC and Power Generation site expectations; actively solicit continuous improvement ideas
- Monitor and influence suppliers to identify safety concerns and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements (including NRC 10 CFR Part 21 and quality assurance programs)
- Develop multi-year demand plans with integrated supply chain solutions and cross-functional teams
- Execute Entergy's Local Spend objectives through supply base partners while maintaining highest ethical standards and regulatory compliance
- Manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities while fostering proactive culture anticipating material needs and improvement opportunities
Preferred qualifications
- Full understanding of applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations including 10 CFR Part 21 and NRC quality assurance requirements
- Strong Performance Improvement and continuous improvement focus
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage business costs
- Focused listening skills to understand others' perspectives
- Ability to learn new information and skills quickly
- Knowledge of MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Operations) materials, receipt inspection activities, warehousing and inventory management practices
- Ability to manage performance of diverse processes and customers to meet common vision
Location, schedule, and travel
Hybrid role based in The Woodlands, Texas, with additional facilities in Little Rock, Arkansas; New Orleans, Louisiana; and Jackson, Mississippi. Up to 25% travel required.
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