Supervisor, Long Lead Equipment

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

Our Vision: 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. 

Our Commitment: 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. 

Plan → Secure Capacity → Govern EPC Procurement → Assure Delivery

Supply Assurance & Capacity Management: Lead supply assurance activities for critical and long-lead equipment supporting capital projects. Responsible for identifying equipment requirements, securing supplier capacity, governing EPC procurement execution, managing supplier performance, and ensuring on-time delivery.

EPC Oversight & Leadership: Lead oversight of EPC procurement activities across the full equipment lifecycle, ensuring procurement plans, sourcing strategies, supplier engagements, purchase order execution, expediting, inspection, logistics, and delivery performance align with CenterPoint's project objectives, supply assurance requirements.  

Resource Supervision & Governance: Supervise and direct a mix of company staff, contingent personnel, 3rd party agency / specialist contractors and EPC seconded personnel involved in procurement and materials management.   

Supplier Delivery Execution: Serve as CenterPoint Energy's project representative for post-award execution of critical long-lead equipment and strategic materials supporting capital projects. Lead equipment delivery assurance activities ensuring manufacturing, testing, shipment, delivery, and project handoff support project schedules and business objectives.

Risk Management & Escalation: Identify, mitigate and escalate risks related to supplier performance, manufacturing, logistics constraints and delivery commitments while providing leadership visibility into equipment status, risks and recovery actions. 

Essential Functions
•    Provide governance and performance oversight of EPC procurement activities, suppliers, and contractors. 
•    Develop and execute supply assurance, procurement, and risk mitigation strategies for critical equipment supporting capital projects. 
•    Secure supplier capacity and manage delivery commitments, fulfillment activities, and strategic equipment programs. 
•    Lead supplier performance management, risk assessments, issue resolution, and recovery planning. 
•    Monitor equipment delivery status, supply chain risks, and project impacts, escalating issues as necessary. 
•    Develop executive reporting and ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and project governance standards.

Decision Rights and Escalation Authority
•    Direct EPC procurement, expediting, and supplier management priorities. 
•    Lead cross-functional alignment on long-lead equipment strategies, supply assurance plans, and risk mitigation activities. 
•    Recommend supplier capacity, delivery commitment, and sourcing strategies supporting project objectives. 
•    Require corrective actions and recovery plans from suppliers and EPC contractors. 
•    Challenge procurement strategies, schedules, forecasts, and commitments that create unacceptable project risk. 
•    Escalate supplier, EPC, market, manufacturing, logistics, and delivery issues impacting business objectives. 
•    Recommend executive intervention, contract remedies, alternative sourcing, or capacity adjustments when required. 
•    Facilitate governance reviews to address unresolved procurement or delivery challenges. 
•    Establish performance expectations and hold suppliers and contractors accountable through project completion.

Education Description
•    Bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline  
•    Equivalent utility, construction, supply chain, expediting, or materials management experience may be considered where appropriate.

Experience
•    Requires 10+ years of experience in procurement, supplier management, supply assurance, manufacturing, logistics, capital project execution, or a related field.
•    Experience managing execution and delivery of critical equipment, engineered products, or long-lead materials. 
•    Experience working with suppliers, EPC contractors, engineering organizations, project teams, and logistics providers. 
•    Experience managing supplier performance, manufacturing schedules, delivery commitments, risk mitigation, and recovery planning. 
•    Experience communicating project risks, performance metrics, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders. 
•    Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems, project scheduling tools, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and reporting applications. 
•    Preferred experience supporting utility, transmission, distribution, substation, generation, or other large capital projects involving critical electrical equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Traits
•    Knowledge of procurement, supplier management, manufacturing, logistics, and capital project execution. 
•    Ability to lead and influence suppliers, EPC contractors, and internal stakeholders to achieve project objectives. 
•    Strong understanding of project scheduling, risk management, and recovery planning. 
•    Effective communication, negotiation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. 
•    Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business decision-making capabilities. 
•    Ability to drive accountability and performance without direct authority. 
•    Demonstrated ownership, initiative, and resilience in managing complex supplier and project issues. 
•    Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Office, Power BI, and related business systems.

We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It is 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 will create a better tomorrow together.

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

Job Type: Full Time 
Posting Start Date: 08/27/2026​
Posting End Date: 09/11/2026

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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