Supply Chain Director

About Stellar Energy Global Infrastructure (SEGI)

Stellar Energy Global Infrastructure provides state-of-the-art solutions customers build in for optimized energy performance now and in preparation for the energy needs of tomorrow. In business for 25 years, we’ve delivered added energy efficiency and capacity to customers in more than 15 countries. Our expertise includes turbine inlet air chilling, central utility plants, district cooling, combined heat & power systems, thermal energy storage, inlet air heating, data center chilling, and inlet air chilling for LNG facilities. Additionally, we specialize in start-up & commissioning, system health analysis, services, and training. Our in-house team of skilled engineers and dedicated tradespeople are the reason we are the global leader in customized solutions. SEGI strives to add value to today’s energy infrastructure, achieving secure, affordable, and sustainable energy that will help create a responsible energy economy.

About the Role

SEGI is seeking a Supply Chain Director to lead supply chain execution of turnkey energy infrastructure EPC projects, ensuring delivery of engineered equipment to contract quality, schedule, and budget. This role manages the supply chain lifecycle for projects ranging from $10–$200M in total installed cost (TIC) to large international turnkey EPC projects exceeding $500M TIC. The Supply Chain Director will lead a team of experts in supplier relationship management, equipment and material sourcing, contract negotiation, expediting, international logistics, and site delivery of complex power industry equipment. This role also supports the proposal phase to secure fixed-price lump-sum turnkey (LSTK) project awards. The ideal candidate has demonstrated competence in sourcing complex, bespoke engineered equipment for industrial EPC projects in the power, process, chemical, or oil & gas industries.

This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the VP of Supply Chain Integration with supervisory responsibility. Up to 25% travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Leads supply chain activities in partnership with all functional departments for assigned large-scale global EPC projects.
• Adheres to SEGI policies and procedures, modifying or developing new procedures as needed.
• Monitors global supply chain industry trends and proactively develops plans and strategies for execution excellence.
• Leads supplier qualifications and interacts with Engineering for specification, documents, submittals, and technical bid evaluations.
• Prepares commercial evaluations of supplier quotes and leads supplier selection in coordination with Engineering, Business Development, and Project Management.
• Develops cost-effective sourcing and negotiation strategies for material and service requirements.
• Negotiates vendor terms, pricing, and delivery based on budget and schedule requirements.
• Ensures project flow-downs are incorporated into supplier agreements and sub-supplier contracts.
• Develops and qualifies new suppliers to maintain competitive equipment pricing.
• Facilitates meetings with key suppliers regarding performance and new opportunities.
• Oversees issuance of purchase orders and sub-contracts for procurement of goods and services.
• Ensures on-time delivery of equipment and negotiates remedies for late deliveries or performance shortfalls.
• Expedites delivery of purchased goods and services to support project requirements.
• Reviews and approves supplier invoices for accuracy against contracts.
• Demonstrates familiarity with INCO terms, logistics, and international transportation.
• Completes supplier evaluations (post-project and annually).
• Prepares for and supports ISO 9001 and other audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 7 years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
• Experience in sourcing or contracting for power generation solutions.
• Leadership and strategic planning experience.
• Proficiency in financial management, international project execution, and communication.
• Strong time management, decision-making, and negotiation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or Finance.
• C.P.I.M., C.P.M., or APICS certifications.
• Five years’ experience purchasing highly engineered equipment.
• Experience with project-related engineered equipment and subcontract packages.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and specifications submittal processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with SAP purchasing module.