Capex Global Commodity Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain multi-year category strategies for Capex commodities aligned with business growth, asset lifecycle, and project pipelines
• Segment spend by equipment type, technology, region, and supplier market dynamics
• Identify cost reduction and value creation opportunities across capital projects
• Develop and manage relationships with advanced technology suppliers in the power generation equipment space
• Lead supplier evaluations with cross-functional teams, including technical, manufacturing capacity, quality, cost competitiveness, risk, and IP considerations
• Serve as key liaison between suppliers, Mitsubishi project, engineering, service teams, and EPC partners
• Analyze market research, spend data, supplier performance, and stakeholder input to inform sourcing decisions and commodity plans
• Communicate recommendations clearly to stakeholders using dashboards and data-driven insights
• Implement cost-out initiatives and drive standardization
• Negotiate contracts and manage ongoing supplier relationships to achieve optimal commercial outcomes
• Identify qualified vendors for highly technical Capex commodities
• Review long-range forecasts and usage cycles to inform procurement strategies
• Perform total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis for capital investments
• Identify supply chain, commercial, and delivery risks and develop mitigation plans
• Support capital authorization requests with sourcing and cost validation inputs
• Drive supplier development, relationship management, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve sourcing objectives
• Lead and drive category performance, including KPI tracking and supplier performance management
• Present category strategies and recommendations to senior leadership
• Conduct supply chain risk analysis and develop mitigation plans
• Represent Mitsubishi Power in supplier negotiations and policy development
• Monitor supplier production capacity and establish buyer capacity plans
• Support Buyers and Supply Chain teams in resolving conflicts
• Develop and evaluate complex commercial and technical bids
• Travel up to 25%

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures
• Participate in proactive team efforts and leadership initiatives
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit
• Communicate effectively with management and stakeholders at all levels
• Protect confidential information
• Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times

Knowledge, Skills & Education

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (MBA preferred) with four (4) years of supply chain experience, or eight (8) years of supply chain experience with a specialty in commodities management, or an equivalent combination. Demonstrated experience negotiating high-value capital equipment and project contracts. Strong understanding of EPC, OEM, construction supplier models, and total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, engineering drawings, specifications, and regulations. Ability to write reports and present information effectively.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate discounts, percentages, proportions, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency with email, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Management Skills: Ability to communicate goals and projects effectively and manage or delegate work as needed.