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Position: Global Commodity Manager – Forgings & Machining

Location: Greenville, SC, 29615 ; Houston, TX, 77041 ; Kansas City, KS, 66211 ; Sedalia, MO, 65301, Remote United States

Job Id: 2358

# of Openings: 1

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.

In Sedalia, Missouri, our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent.

In Houston, Texas, our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.

In Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.

And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem‑solving skills, we encourage you to apply today.

The Global Commodity Manager – Forging & Machining leads the sourcing strategy for critical forged and machined components, including rotors, shafts, disks, spools, airfoils, and pipe & tube. This role is accountable for delivering excellence across Quality, Delivery, and Cost, enabled through the development and management of a global supplier network—building new partnerships while strengthening existing ones—ensuring successful NPI execution and a resilient, high‑performing supply base. The role embodies PROENERGY’s commitment to “Do the Right Thing” by driving integrity, accountability, and trust across all supplier engagements.

Reports To: VP Sourcing

Work Location: 300 Executive Center Dr, Suite 101, Greenville SC, 29615 ; 6401 North Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77041 ; 11141 Overbrook Rd #202, Leawood, KS 66211 ; 2001 Proenergy Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301 or Remote United States

• Build, scale, and maintain a global network of strategic suppliers.
• Serve as the executive interface with key supplier partners, driving alignment to PROENERGY priorities.
• Establish strong partnerships that enable performance across Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Lead supplier governance, segmentation, and performance reviews.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers to support growth, NPI, and risk mitigation

• Drive a zero‑defect mindset across suppliers supporting critical turbine components.
• Partner closely with SDQE, who lead supplier qualification, validation, and QMS execution.
• Enable SDQE performance by leveraging strong supplier relationships to ensure alignment, responsiveness, and accountability.
• Serve as the escalation point for supplier quality issues, driving rapid resolution through influence and commercial leverage.
• Support NPI readiness by ensuring supplier engagement and commitment to robust APQP/PPAP/FAI execution.

• Ensure on‑time delivery and supply continuity
• Partner with Commodity Buyers, who manage daily execution.
• Enable Buyer success by driving supplier capacity alignment and responsiveness.
• Serve as the escalation point for delivery risks, resolving disruptions quickly while upholding commitments to customers.
• Mitigate risks related to fabrication complexity, machining lead times, large structure handling constraints, and single‑source dependencies.
• Drive and support NPI ramp‑up to meet business objectives.

• Deliver cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier productivity.
• Lead negotiations, contracts, and long‑term agreements with integrity and transparency.
• Optimize total cost of ownership while protecting quality and delivery.
• Leverage supplier partnerships to drive cost competitiveness and value engineering.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
• 7+ years in global sourcing or commodity management
• Strong experience in fabricated structures, machining, mechanical systems, or bearings
• Deep technical understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and supply chain constraints for structural components
• Proven leadership in supplier performance, NPI, and strategic negotiations
• Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work‑authorized visa.
• Candidate must also pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check and pre‑employment drug screen.

It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.