Major Projects - Supply Chain Category Manager, Major Equipment

Vistra Corp • East Naples, FL

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About The Position

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online. Job Summary The Supply Chain Category Manager, Major Equipment owns sourcing strategy, contract execution, and lifecycle commercial management for major nuclear equipment across three nuclear uprate sites. This role serves as the owner's primary commercial interface with high-visibility, single-source nuclear suppliers, ensuring that contracts are negotiated with appropriate risk allocation, executed with discipline, and managed through delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration or equivalent
• 10–15 years of progressive sourcing, contracting, or commercial management experience
• Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts high dollar value contracts
• Proven track record managing sole-source and single-source supplier relationships
• Deep understanding of nuclear equipment supply markets and supplier dynamics
• Strong contract negotiation, drafting, and interpretation skills
• Familiarity with nuclear codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in ERP/procurement and CLM systems (Maximo, Conga a plus)
• Ability to operate independently in fast-paced environments
• Credibility with supplier leadership and nuclear OEMs
• Judgment to balance commercial optimization with regulatory and schedule requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Prior nuclear procurement or OEM experience strongly preferred; power generation or heavy industrial capital project experience preferred
• Experience with nuclear quality programs (10 CFR 50 Appendix B, ASME) preferred
• Multi-site or multi-project commercial management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for major nuclear equipment categories (NSSS components, turbine-generator, I&C, emergency systems, specialty valves and pumps)
• Lead supplier pre-qualification, competitive evaluation, and selection
• Negotiate complex, high-value contracts with single-source and sole-source nuclear OEMs
• Establish and maintain long-term supplier relationships built on transparency, accountability, and mutual performance expectations
• Monitor supplier financial health, capacity utilization, and manufacturing capability
• Develop contingency and risk mitigation plans for critical supply chains
• Own commercial management of major equipment contracts from award through delivery and warranty
• Manage contract changes, amendments, and commercial disputes
• Track supplier deliverables against contractual milestones and payment schedules
• Coordinate with Procurement Engineering on technical issues with commercial implications
• Ensure contract documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready
• Align Owner Furnished Equipment (OFE) delivery schedules with EPC installation plans
• Identify and resolve commercial interface issues between OFE suppliers and EPC
• Support the commercial governance manager on EPC-related scope boundary questions
• Partner with Procurement Engineering on specification review and supplier technical evaluation
• Interface with Quality Assurance on supplier audits, hold points, and corrective actions
• Coordinate with Project Controls on cost tracking, forecasting, and earned value
• Provide supplier risk and performance updates to the Director and project leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level