Sourcing Global Commodity Leader - SMR Machining & Fabrication

Sourcing Global Commodity Leader – SMR Machining & Fabrication

The Sourcing Global Commodity Leader – SMR Machining & Fabrication is responsible for developing and executing the global commodity strategy for critical large-scale fabricated and machined components supporting Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programs, including reactor pressure vessels, reactor core internal components, and large heat exchangers. This role leads strategic sourcing initiatives across a complex global supply base to secure long-term capacity, optimize cost, mitigate supply and commercial risk, and deliver strong customer value across all SMR projects.

This leader partners closely with Sales & Operations Planning, project commodity leaders, fulfillment leaders, engineering, quality, and project teams to align supply chain strategies with demand signals, execution realities, and customer-specific requirements. The role requires deep commercial acumen, strong analytical capability, executive-level communication skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority. Success in this role depends on building global market insight, negotiating sophisticated long-term agreements, developing suppliers, and translating enterprise commodity strategies into actionable plans across project execution teams.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, and 10+ years of professional experience in supply chain roles. Desired characteristics include procurement leadership within heavy industry, energy, power generation, nuclear, oil & gas, aerospace, or other highly engineered manufacturing environments. Direct experience sourcing large fabricated and machined equipment, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, structural modules, forgings, castings, or similarly complex industrial components.

Demonstrated success negotiating complex commercial agreements and long-term supplier contracts. Experience assessing and mitigating supplier and market risk in global supply chains. Experience partnering with S&OP, operations, engineering, and project teams in a cross-functional environment. Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to evaluate total cost, risk, and strategic tradeoffs. Strong analytical skills with the ability to convert data and market insight into actionable sourcing strategies.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to engage effectively with executive leadership and external suppliers. Experience working across regions and cultures with a global mindset.