Hiring: Supervisor - Central Procurement Company: Entergy Location: Hammond, LA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 17:12:45 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Change Management, Project Management About the job Experience: •3 years of experience in materials/warehousing, purchasing, contracts or project management. Required Skills: •Safety/Human Performance: Ensure the Team always puts safety first. Actively promote strong safety behaviors, utilizing key tools such as Close Call /Good Catch in addition to proactive field visits to review standards and behaviors. Monitoring and influencing Suppliers to proactively identify any safety concerns. •Ensure high quality support for Materials is delivered to the Business Units. Manage the preparation, negotiation, execution and administration of purchasing documents. Work with interfacing groups to align Supply Chain priorities and resolve technical issues. Manage multiple and sometimes competing priorities. •Assist the Manager in budget development and manage departmental functions within budget. •Establish departmental objectives and standards of performance in accordance with defined Supply Chain objectives and stakeholder expectations. •Actively seek and solicit ideas from staff for Continuous Improvement. Develop process improvements regarding the procurement process, procedures, or technology. Act on behalf of Procurement Operations leadership, as required. •Control inventories to ensure required parts or materials are available to meet schedule requirements while avoiding excess/obsolete materials. Ensure that the buying power of Entergy is leveraged without any sacrifice of quality. •Assist in the research of data. Provide reports as required for management. Deliver presentations to all levels of management and outside organizations. •Maintain frequent contact with senior management regarding key functional issues. Communicate effectively throughout the organization to ensure fleet and corporate goals and objectives are understood and supported. Qualifications: •Minimum education required of the position •Supply Chain degree or Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent experience. •MS/MBA degree preferred. Professional supply chain/procurement certification preferred. •Minimum Experience Required Of The Position •Desired knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position •Full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations •Strong knowledge of Supply Chain Management fundamentals •Strong knowledge of interfacing departments' processes and priorities •Uses focused listening to understand others' perspectives •Conflict and Change management skills Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!