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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Capital Projects Procurement Specialist II-Sr Staff
PS Job Title: Cap Proj Procur Spec, Sr Staff
Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid
Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC
The preferred location is any of Entergy's Southern Nuclear sites. Other Entergy locations may be considered.
Job Purpose
The Project Procurement Specialist utilizes advanced supply chain and capital projects knowledge and experience to implement Supplier Commercial Excellence for an assigned collection of capital investments. The specialist is Supply Chain’s (SC) single point of contact and lead for a given project(s) and supports deployment of Entergy’s customer centric capital investment strategy across the company’s business units. The role may be assigned to multiple business units to leverage end-to-end value across an assigned portfolio of spend. The specialist supports the development and execution of capital projects by leading commercial efforts for project planning, development of a commercial strategy, sourcing of contracts and agreements, and for supplier performance through commercial contract management processes. The position operates within Entergy’s Project Delivery Standard (PDS, stage gate process) and utilizes SC’s processes to support the delivery of safety, cost, quality, schedule, and customer satisfaction measures. Assignments of increasing scale and complexity will be provided commensurate with the demonstrated technical, professional, inter-personal and leadership skills. The specialist operates autonomously but may require minimal supervision or assistance in areas where the knowledge or experiences have not been fully developed.
Key interfaces are with business function leads, Project Managers & Project Controls, Financial Business Partners, SPO designees, jurisdictional project leaders, etc. Other functional interfaces include SC departments (e.g., Category Management, Supplier Diversity), Tax, Finance, Operations, Risk Management, Safety, Legal, and Regulatory Legal.
Core Responsibilities
- Actively promote strong safety behaviors and ensure the team always puts safety first
- Utilize key tools, programs, and proactive field visits to assure standards and behaviors
- Monitor and influence suppliers to proactively identify any safety concerns
- Perform storm role duties as assigned through the Storm Assignment Management System (SAMS)
- Accountable for the development and execution of progressive commercial strategies, with the business functions, in support of objectives to drive value and service delivery and enable favorable outcomes for all key stakeholders
- Collaborate with the business units and other stakeholders to support the deployment of capital funds in line with Entergy’s strategies
- Develop commercial strategies and contract plans aligned to project needs; maximize leverage through aggregation opportunities across similar scopes of work; maximize value through optimization of price, contract terms, performance standards, and service levels
- Perform Bid–Evaluate–Award activities in line with SC policy and processes
- Ensure alignment of project behaviors to contractually
- Provide commercial management for in-flight capital projects and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful contract execution
- Manage compliance to contract provisions and administer contract change orders in collaboration with the project manager and the project change process
- Execute contract governance and provide oversight of supplier performance management, including claims management and dispute management/resolution
- Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders to ensure SC engagement in the capital project process and SC ownership of Project Procurement and Commercial Contract Management
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with suppliers based on the highest ethical business practices as set forth in the Standards of Conduct and Integrity and Entergy's Supply Chain Policies
Education, Experience and/or Certification
Cap Proj Procur Spec II: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, Legal, or other related discipline and minimum 3+ years of combined supplier contracting, capital projects, or other related supply chain experience OR in lieu of a degree, minimum 7+ years of supplier contracting, capital projects, or other related supply chain experience; Minimum 1+ years’ energy industry experience in capital projects contracting and procurement
Cap Proj Procur Spec III: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, Legal, or other related discipline and minimum 3-5+ years of combined supplier contracting, capital projects, or other related supply chain experience OR in lieu of a degree, minimum 9+ years of supplier contracting, capital projects, or other related supply chain experience; Minimum 1.5+ years’ energy industry experience in capital projects contracting and procurement
Cap Proj Procur Spec Sr: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, Legal, or other related discipline and minimum 7-9+ years of combined supplier contracting, capital projects, or other related supply chain experience OR in lieu of a degree, minimum 13+ years of supplier contracting, capital projects, or other related supply chain experience; Minimum 3+ years’ energy industry experience in capital projects contracting and procurement
Cap Proj Procur Spec Sr Staff: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, Legal, or other related discipline and minimum 9-12+ years of combined supplier contracting, capital projects, or other related supply chain experience OR in lieu of a degree, minimum 16+ years of supplier contracting, capital projects, or other related supply chain experience; Minimum 6+ years’ energy industry experience in capital projects contracting and procurement
Preferred: Certification from an industry accreditation organization such as CPSM, APICS, etc.
Knowledge/Skills
Technical
- Advanced understanding of Entergy’s business model, the capital projects portfolio, and key interfaces across the business and SC
- Skillful application of commercial management processes (plan, strategy, source and perform); including supplier diversity, safety metrics and tools
- Skillful application of market intelligence to assess supply market status and evolution
- Advanced knowledge of Entergy’s policies and processes and application to contracts
- Skillful in creating capital project contracting strategies and methodologies (e.g., EPC, Fixed Price, T&M); advise/influence on best strategy
- Skillful in creating negotiation strategies and leading negotiations for complex contracts within a capital project environment
- Advanced expertise in the development of high quality, thorough project Scopes of Work, Scopes of Supply, Lists of Deliverables, and Divisions of Responsibility
- Skillful application of pre-award and post-award contract management processes; integrate business unit specific knowledge; identify and mitigate contractual risks to Entergy
- Advanced understanding of contract law terminology, methodology, and application
- Advanced knowledge of business and SC operations within Entergy; including how Entergy buys and pays (HEBAP); experience and knowledge of supply chain systems and processes
- Skillful in developing detailed RFx price breakdowns and deconstructing vendor pricing models to support financial analysis and bid comparison
- Ability to identify opportunities to aggregate for commercial leverage and drive opportunities across the enterprise
- Skillful in supplier performance / relationship management strategies and processes
Professional
- Skillful application of project management principles to ensure systematic, thorough completion of each assignment, identifying critical pathways and risks to delivery
- Skillful application of commercial skills and financial acumen to capital projects, understanding the key business drivers and impact to Entergy on outcomes
- Skillful application of data analysis methods/techniques to provide detailed reports and insights propose conclusions, use data trends and present in meaningful way
- Ability to coach other supply chain personnel in capital projects technical tools and techniques
- Skillful at internal and external stakeholder communications; operates independently with stakeholders; apply influencing skills to develop best outcomes for Entergy
- Skillful at building broad relationships and effective networks with all stakeholders
- Strong understanding of the management of change relative to supply chain situations
- Strong understanding of how to effectively manage the costs of the business
- Strong communication skills in presenting concise/relevant information to stakeholders
Primary Location: Mississippi - Jackson Mississippi : Jackson || Arkansas : Russellville || Louisiana : Killona || Louisiana : St. Francisville || Mississippi : Port Gibson
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 124850
PS Job Title: Cap Proj Procur Spec, Sr Staff
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.
EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
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.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
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.
Job Title: Capital Projects Procurement Specialist II-Sr Staff
PS Job Title: Cap Proj Procur Spec, Sr Staff
Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid
Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC
The preferred location is any of Entergy's Southern Nuclear sites. Other Entergy locations may be considered.
Job Purpose
The Project Procurement Specialist utilizes advanced supply chain and capital projects knowledge and experience to implement Supplier Commercial Excellence for an assigned collection of capital investments. The specialist is Supply Chain’s (SC) single point of contact and lead for a given project(s) and supports deployment of Entergy’s customer centric capital investment strategy across the company’s business units. The role may be assigned to multiple business units to leverage end-to-end value across an assigned portfolio of spend. The specialist supports the development and execution of capital projects by leading commercial efforts for project planning, development of a commercial strategy, sourcing of contracts and agreements, and for supplier performance through commercial contract management processes. The position operates within Entergy’s Project Delivery Standard (PDS, stage gate process) and utilizes SC’s processes to support the delivery of safety, cost, quality, schedule, and customer satisfaction measures. Assignments of increasing scale and complexity will be provided commensurate with the demonstrated technical, professional, inter-personal and leadership skills. The specialist operates autonomously but may require minimal supervision or assistance in areas where the knowledge or experiences have not been fully developed.
Key interfaces are with business function leads, Project Managers & Project Controls, Financial Business Partners, SPO designees, jurisdictional project leaders, etc. Other functional interfaces include SC departments (e.g., Category Management, Supplier Diversity), Tax, Finance, Operations, Risk Management, Safety, Legal, and Regulatory Legal.
Core Responsibilities
- Actively promote strong safety behaviors and ensure the team always puts safety first
- Utilize key tools, programs, and proactive field visits to assure standards and behaviors
- Monitor and influence suppliers to proactively identify any safety concerns
- Perform storm role duties as assigned through the Storm Assignment Management System (SAMS)
- Accountable for the development and execution of progressive commercial strategies, with the business functions, in support of objectives to drive value and service delivery and enable favorable outcomes for all key stakeholders
- Collaborate with the business units and other stakeholders to support the deployment of capital funds in line with Entergy’s strategies
- Develop commercial strategies and contract plans aligned to project needs; maximize leverage through aggregation opportunities across similar scopes of work; maximize value through optimization of price, contract terms, performance standards, and service levels
- Perform Bid–Evaluate–Award activities in line with SC policy and processes
- Ensure alignment of project behaviors to contractually
- Provide commercial management for in-flight capital projects and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful contract execution
- Manage compliance to contract provisions and administer contract change orders in collaboration with the project manager and the project change process
- Execute contract governance and provide oversight of supplier performance management, including claims management and dispute management/resolution
- Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders to ensure SC engagement in the capital project process and SC ownership of Project Procurement and Commercial Contract Management
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with suppliers based on the highest ethical business practices as set forth in the Standards of Conduct and Integrity and Entergy's Supply Chain Policies
Education, Experience and/or Certification
Cap Proj Procur Spec II: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, Legal, or other related discipline and minimum 3+ years of combined supplier contracting, capital projects, or other related supply chain experience OR in lieu of a degree, minimum 7+ years of supplier contracting, capital projects, or other related supply chain experience; Minimum 1+ years’ energy industry experience in capital projects contracting and procurement
Cap Proj Procur Spec III: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, Legal, or other related discipline and minimum 3-5+ years of combined supplier contracting, capital projects, or other related supply chain experience OR in lieu of a degree, minimum 9+ years of supplier contracting, capital projects, or other related supply chain experience; Minimum 1.5+ years’ energy industry experience in capital projects contracting and procurement
Cap Proj Procur Spec Sr: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, Legal, or other related discipline and minimum 7-9+ years of combined supplier contracting, capital projects, or other related supply chain experience OR in lieu of a degree, minimum 13+ years of supplier contracting, capital projects, or other related supply chain experience; Minimum 3+ years’ energy industry experience in capital projects contracting and procurement
Cap Proj Procur Spec Sr Staff: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, Legal, or other related discipline and minimum 9-12+ years of combined supplier contracting, capital projects, or other related supply chain experience OR in lieu of a degree, minimum 16+ years of supplier contracting, capital projects, or other related supply chain experience; Minimum 6+ years’ energy industry experience in capital projects contracting and procurement
Preferred: Certification from an industry accreditation organization such as CPSM, APICS, etc.
Knowledge/Skills
Technical
- Advanced understanding of Entergy’s business model, the capital projects portfolio, and key interfaces across the business and SC
- Skillful application of commercial management processes (plan, strategy, source and perform); including supplier diversity, safety metrics and tools
- Skillful application of market intelligence to assess supply market status and evolution
- Advanced knowledge of Entergy’s policies and processes and application to contracts
- Skillful in creating capital project contracting strategies and methodologies (e.g., EPC, Fixed Price, T&M); advise/influence on best strategy
- Skillful in creating negotiation strategies and leading negotiations for complex contracts within a capital project environment
- Advanced expertise in the development of high quality, thorough project Scopes of Work, Scopes of Supply, Lists of Deliverables, and Divisions of Responsibility
- Skillful application of pre-award and post-award contract management processes; integrate business unit specific knowledge; identify and mitigate contractual risks to Entergy
- Advanced understanding of contract law terminology, methodology, and application
- Advanced knowledge of business and SC operations within Entergy; including how Entergy buys and pays (HEBAP); experience and knowledge of supply chain systems and processes
- Skillful in developing detailed RFx price breakdowns and deconstructing vendor pricing models to support financial analysis and bid comparison
- Ability to identify opportunities to aggregate for commercial leverage and drive opportunities across the enterprise
- Skillful in supplier performance / relationship management strategies and processes
Professional
- Skillful application of project management principles to ensure systematic, thorough completion of each assignment, identifying critical pathways and risks to delivery
- Skillful application of commercial skills and financial acumen to capital projects, understanding the key business drivers and impact to Entergy on outcomes
- Skillful application of data analysis methods/techniques to provide detailed reports and insights propose conclusions, use data trends and present in meaningful way
- Ability to coach other supply chain personnel in capital projects technical tools and techniques
- Skillful at internal and external stakeholder communications; operates independently with stakeholders; apply influencing skills to develop best outcomes for Entergy
- Skillful at building broad relationships and effective networks with all stakeholders
- Strong understanding of the management of change relative to supply chain situations
- Strong understanding of how to effectively manage the costs of the business
- Strong communication skills in presenting concise/relevant information to stakeholders
Primary Location: Mississippi - Jackson Mississippi : Jackson || Arkansas : Russellville || Louisiana : Killona || Louisiana : St. Francisville || Mississippi : Port Gibson
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 124850
PS Job Title: Cap Proj Procur Spec, Sr Staff
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.
EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
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.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Procurement Manager
Translate procurement credentials into PERM language
PERM requires your employer to define minimum job requirements precisely. Document your degree field, professional certifications like CPSM or CIPS, and years of category-specific sourcing experience so the labor certification accurately reflects your actual qualifications.
Target employers with dedicated immigration support
Fortune 500 manufacturers, defense contractors, and global logistics companies routinely sponsor procurement roles because supply chain talent shortages make PERM approvable. Look for employers with in-house immigration counsel or established HR immigration workflows.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies actively sponsoring green cards for procurement and supply chain roles. Filter by EB-2 or EB-3 category to surface employers whose PERM filings match your experience level and industry.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 fit before accepting an offer
If the role requires only a bachelor's degree, your employer will likely file under EB-3. An advanced degree in supply chain management or an MBA with substantial sourcing experience can support an EB-2 filing, which carries priority date advantages for some nationalities.
Request a PERM timeline commitment during offer negotiations
PERM labor certification typically takes six to twelve months before the I-140 petition is filed. Ask the employer whether they begin PERM at hire or after a waiting period, since a delayed start significantly pushes back your green card timeline.
Verify your prevailing wage category matches your duties
DOL assigns prevailing wage levels based on job duties, not job titles. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your role maps to the correct O*NET occupation code. A mismatch between your actual responsibilities and the filed wage level can trigger a PERM audit.
Green Card Procurement Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Procurement Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Procurement Manager positions qualify under EB-3 because they require a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field. If the role requires an advanced degree, such as an MBA or a master's in supply chain management, and your employer frames the job requirements accordingly, EB-2 may be available. Your employer's immigration attorney determines the appropriate category based on the actual job duties and your credentials.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for procurement roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 per year, subject to lottery selection, and valid for up to six years initially. PERM green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, leads to permanent residency rather than temporary status, and requires the employer to complete a formal labor market test before USCIS processes the I-140 petition. The total timeline from PERM filing to green card is typically two to four years for applicants without a backlogged priority date.
How long does the green card process take for a Procurement Manager?
The full employment-based green card process involves three stages: PERM labor certification with DOL, which currently averages six to eighteen months; I-140 petition approval by USCIS, which takes six to twelve months under standard processing; and adjustment of status or consular processing, which varies by priority date and country of birth. Nationals from countries with EB-3 backlogs, such as India and China, face significantly longer waits than nationals from other countries.
What documentation do I need to support a Procurement Manager PERM application?
Your employer must document that your qualifications match the minimum requirements stated in the PERM filing. You'll need official transcripts, professional certifications such as CPSM or CIPS if the job requires them, and employment verification letters that confirm your job titles, dates, and specific duties. DOL can audit PERM applications at any time, so any mismatch between your actual credentials and the stated requirements creates risk. Keeping thorough records of your sourcing categories, contract values, and team responsibilities strengthens the employer's position.
Where can I find Procurement Manager jobs with green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for procurement and supply chain roles where employers have active green card sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces EB-2 and EB-3 sponsoring employers by role and industry, so you're not filtering through general job listings that rarely disclose immigration support. Targeting companies with established PERM filing track records significantly reduces the risk of joining an employer who agrees to sponsor in principle but lacks the process infrastructure to follow through.