Capital Projects Procurement Specialist, Sr at Entergy

Job Title: Capital Projects Procurement Specialist, Sr

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

• The preference for this role is to be domiciled in Jackson, MS, but other locations within the service territory maybe considered (LA, AR, MS)**

About the Role

The Capital Project Procurement Specialist Sr serves as Supply Chain’s primary commercial lead for assigned capital projects and customer-focused initiatives. This role partners with business leaders, project teams, and suppliers to develop and execute procurement and contracting strategies that support Entergy’s capital investment objectives.

The position is responsible for managing commercial activities throughout the project lifecycle, including sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier performance management, and contract administration. The specialist plays a key role in delivering projects safely, efficiently, and in alignment with cost, quality, schedule, and customer satisfaction goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement and commercial strategies for capital projects and customer-focused initiatives.
• Lead sourcing activities, including bid management, supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and award recommendations.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance throughout project execution.
• Oversee contract administration, governance, change orders, claims, and dispute resolution.
• Collaborate with project managers, business leaders, finance, legal, operations, and other stakeholders to support project success.
• Identify opportunities to maximize value through strategic sourcing and enterprise-wide purchasing leverage.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure supplier compliance with safety standards.
• Support storm restoration activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in supplier contracting, capital projects, procurement, or supply chain management.

OR

• 13+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years of experience in capital project procurement and contracting within the energy industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPSM, APICS, or other relevant professional certifications.
• Experience developing and negotiating complex capital project contracts.
• Strong knowledge of contract management, supplier performance management, and sourcing strategies.
• Experience with EPC, Fixed Price, and Time & Materials (T&M) contracting models.

Skills & Competencies

• Commercial and financial acumen
• Contract negotiation and management
• Supplier relationship management
• Project management and risk assessment
• Data analysis and problem-solving
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Primary Location: Mississippi-Jackson Mississippi : Jackson || Arkansas : Little Rock || Louisiana : New Orleans

Job Function: Corporate

FLSA Status: Professional

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered

Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings: 1

Req ID: 123694

Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

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Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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Working Conditions

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.