Senior Supply Chain Manager

Company Summary

Stellar Energy provides state-of-the-art solutions customers build in for optimized energy performance now; and in the 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. More dispatchable power. Increased LNG production. Greater Data Center efficiency and lower costs. Hyperscale deployment at the best possible speed to first megawatt. All delivered with the lower emissions required to support our partners’ unique sustainability objectives.

Stellar Energy specializes in a wide range of engineering and manufacturing solutions within the energy sector including 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, our expertise extends to 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. Stellar Energy strives to add value to today’s energy infrastructure, achieving secure, affordable, and sustainable energy that will help to create a responsible energy economy.

Summary Objective

The Senior Supply Chain Manager leads the sourcing and procurement strategy across multiple categories of raw materials, fabricated components, equipment, and services. This role provides strategic direction to the purchasing team, comprising Senior Buyers and procurement professionals, to ensure alignment with business growth objectives, operational excellence, and cost competitiveness. The Senior Procurement Manager partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management to anticipate material requirements, strengthen supplier performance, and drive scalable supply chain solutions in support of a rapidly expanding market segment.

Essential Functions

• Strategic Leadership & Supply Chain Alignment

1. Develop and execute procurement strategies that align with corporate growth, production schedules, and cost targets.
2. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Senior Buyers and procurement staff to elevate sourcing effectiveness and cross-functional collaboration.
3. Translate business objectives into procurement action plans and measurable performance outcomes.
4. Champion supply chain scalability and continuous improvement initiatives to support the company’s expansion into new markets and production capacity.

• Market Intelligence & Supplier Strategy

1. Analyze global market conditions, supplier capabilities, and economic trends to anticipate supply risks and identify opportunities for strategic advantage.
2. Conduct market analysis reports to support executive decision-making and budgeting.
3. Build and maintain a high-performing supplier base capable of supporting evolving operational and project demands.
4. Drive supplier development initiatives, ensuring strong performance in quality, delivery, cost, and innovation.

• Procurement Operations & Compliance

1. Oversee all purchasing activities, including requisition review, sourcing, negotiation, and contract management.
2. Ensure compliance with corporate policies, ethical standards, and ISO 9001 requirements.
3. Establish and maintain procurement procedures, templates, and systems to ensure efficiency and transparency.
4. Lead resolution of purchase order discrepancies, supplier claims, and performance issues.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Support

1. Partner with Engineering to confirm technical requirements and ensure supplier adherence to specifications.
2. Coordinate closely with Manufacturing to maintain material availability, align deliveries with production schedules, and prevent production interruptions.
3. Support Development and Estimating teams by obtaining competitive pricing and lead-time data for proposal and bid efforts.
4. Manage procurement flow-downs on project-specific purchases, including extended warranties, liquidated damages, and special terms.

• Continuous Improvement & Performance Management

1. Implement KPIs and performance dashboards to measure cost savings, supplier delivery, and procurement cycle times.
2. Identify and lead process automation and digitalization opportunities within the procurement function.
3. Prepare for and support ISO 9001 and other external audits.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or equivalent
• 10 years of procurement related experience or demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above-mentioned tasks.
• Three years working in a Procurement Manager or Lead Procurement role.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree within Business, Finance, or Logistics from an accredited university.
• Five years' experience as a Procurement Manager for the purchase, expediting, and delivery of highly engineered, complex, and long lead time procurements critical infrastructure, energy or mission critical facilities.