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Sr Director Supply Chain

Job in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, 27703, USA
Listing for: Southern Company
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-25
Job specializations:
  • Supply Chain/Logistics
    Procurement / Purchasing, Supply Chain & Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 180000 - 260000 USD Yearly USD 180000.00 260000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Description

Job Summary:

The Senior Director of Supply Chain is a member of the senior leadership team responsible for leading and optimizing all aspects of the end-to-end supply chain to support growth across manufacturing, service, and all field / construction operations of Power Secure. The role will directly lead procurement, sourcing, supplier quality, materials planning, and inbound shipping / logistics. Role will work in close coordination with inventory control and warehousing.

This leader will develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy that ensures material availability, cost competitiveness, and a resilient supplier network. The role serves as a key partner to Manufacturing, Engineering, Service, Field Construction/EPC, and Finance to support growth and drive operational excellence. This position requires a hands-on, cross-functional leader with deep experience in manufacturing supply chains, strong business acumen, and executive-level leadership and communication skills.

The ideal candidate must also demonstrate the ability to scale operations effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Experience
    • 15+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including 7+ years in senior leadership roles.
    • Proven experience developing end-to-end supply chain and sourcing strategies to support significant business growth (2x–3x+).
    • Deep experience in vertically integrated manufacturing & assembly operation environments is required; experience with fabrication, welding, switch gear and controls, and/or power generation equipment is preferred.
    • Demonstrated success negotiating supplier contracts exceeding $100 million and managing multi-year master service agreements in both domestic and international supplier partners.
  • Leadership and Change Management
    • Strategic thinker with strong execution skills and the ability to lead through change in fast-paced environments.
    • Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional team development skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
  • Education and Certifications
    • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field; MBA or M.S. in Supply Chain Management preferred.
    • Professional certification such as ISM-CPSM or ASCM-CSCP required; CPIM or a similar certification preferred.
  • Technical and Business Skills
    • Strong ERP/MRP systems experience, including IFS, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
    • Demonstrated success in cost reduction, supplier performance improvement, and scaling supply chain operations to support growth.
    • Strong financial, analytical, and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
    • Deep understanding of procurement and sourcing strategies, MRP planning, production support processes, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • End-to-End Supply Chain Leadership
    • Lead all supply chain and sourcing functions from demand planning through procurement, materials management, and production support
    • Ensure material availability and efficient flow of materials in alignment with production schedules and customer delivery commitments
    • Drive alignment across sourcing, purchasing, planning, and logistics teams to improve coordination and eliminate silos
  • Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation
    • Develop and execute a multi-year supply chain strategy aligned to business growth, operational priorities and new product introductions
    • Build scalable systems, processes, automation, and organizational capabilities to support expansion and transformation. Leverage and apply AI for organizational and process efficiency.
  • Procurement & Sourcing Excellence
    • Establish best-in-class sourcing and procurement strategies across all commodities
    • Develop an overall…
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