Supervisor Portfolio ET&S

Project & Portfolio Delivery Support

• Own procurement strategy: develop and manage execution of project Procurement Plans across a portfolio of large-scale capital projects.
• Engage with key suppliers and contractors to track critical capacity.
• Develop and maintain dashboard of market conditions, lead times and delivery risks for priority equipment and services.
• Identify and own mitigation and action plans for Supply Chain risks, and provide immediate support to individual projects with supply 'pain points'.
• Proactively engage suppliers and portfolio contractors to communicate forecast of company needs and validate sufficient resources and priority.
• The primary responsibility of this role is active oversight of EPC’s execution of project procurement, subcontracting and materials management services, within the framework of the chosen EPC contracting model in the portfolio.
• Role will closely coordinate oversight with Owner’s Engineer.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, and Construction teams to align procurement with project schedules and milestones; including validation of project procurement schedules to ensure they are realistic and achievable.
• Ensure timely acquisition of long-lead materials and critical path equipment; identify and direct in-house procurement for special projects when necessary.

EPC Contracting & Commercial Leadership

• Serve as the commercial lead for EPC prime contracts, including negotiation, execution, and ongoing contract management.
• Support development of contracting frameworks, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and commercial model – i.e. ‘Should Cost Model’ for each class of project ; NTE Target Price, progressive EPC, open-book Estimate.
• Negotiate market-competitive outcomes for MSAs and project specific contracts.
• Develop Contract performance targets and steward incentive / gainshare models with EPC partner and Transmission Portfolio Office.
• Collaborate with Project Manager, Contracts Manager and Legal for key contract negotiations, change or claims management and dispute resolution.
• Provide commercial governance and oversight of EPC procurement, subcontracting, and materials management activities.

Long Lead and Critical Procurement

• Oversee EPC bidding process; provide strong market knowledge and ‘should cost’ benchmarks to validate RFPs, negotiations, and subcontracting efforts.
• Own long lead planning and management – ensure timely action to secure critical path equipment & materials.
• Role will closely coordinate with Category Management to validate overall capacity and leverage OEM relationships.
• Lead company efforts for any owner furnished equipment or materials.
• Develop sourcing strategy, bid/negotiation plans and award recommendations.

Strategic Sourcing & Category Leadership

• Develop and execute portfolio sourcing strategies for capital projects, including EPC, long-lead materials, and critical equipment.
• Identify and implement contracting strategies that ensure availability of resources at competitive cost, quality, and performance levels.
• Establish and manage portfolio Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and strategic supplier alliances aligned with long-term project needs.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives across capital procurement categories.

Supplier Performance & Risk Management

• Lead supplier relationship management, including performance reviews, QBRs, and executive-level engagements.
• Establish KPIs, SLAs, and vendor performance metrics to ensure delivery excellence.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including capacity constraints, pricing volatility, and contractor performance issues.
• Drive accountability for supplier performance, including corrective actions and escalation management.

Financial & Analytical Accountability

• Oversee cost validation, pricing strategies, and commercial benchmarking.
• Review and approve high-value purchase orders, contracts, and change orders in accordance with governance policies.
• Develop and present market information to support complex, high-value project procurement decisions.
• Maintain visibility to market trends, cost drivers, and financial impacts to the portfolio.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to align on sourcing strategies and project priorities.
• Act as a liaison between Supply Chain, Project Teams, and Corporate functions.
• Influence decision-making across all organizational levels through strong communication and commercial expertise.
• Lead training, coaching, and capability development for project supply chain teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across capital project execution.

Safety & Operational Excellence

• Promote a strong safety culture across all procurement and supplier activities.
• Ensure suppliers adhere to contract safety standards and proactively address risks.