Chief Supply Chain Officer – Rotating Equipment and Energy Systems

The Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) – Rotating Equipment and Energy Systems leads the end-to-end global supply chain strategy, operations, and performance across turbine systems, compressors, generators, and balance-of-plant energy components. The CSCO is accountable for building an agile, resilient, and cost-effective supply chain to support capital projects, aftermarket services, and strategic growth in energy and industrial markets.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supply Chain Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute the global supply chain vision, aligned with corporate goals and project delivery requirements for rotating equipment and energy systems.

• Drive integration across procurement, logistics, inventory, planning, and supplier quality for maximum efficiency and resilience.

• Lead transformation initiatives including digital supply chain, sustainability, nearshoring, and advanced planning systems.

2. Global Sourcing & Category Management

• Oversee strategic sourcing of turbines, compressors, gearboxes, auxiliary systems, and associated long-lead equipment.

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with OEMs, key vendors, and technology partners to secure supply and drive innovation.

• Establish long-term agreements (LTAs), frame contracts, and vendor performance models.

3. Supply Chain Operations & Execution

• Ensure seamless delivery of rotating equipment and components across all projects and sites worldwide.

• Manage multimodal transport strategies, warehousing, customs, and just-in-time delivery for critical path items.

• Drive continuous improvement in cost, delivery, and quality KPIs across the global network.

4. Risk, Compliance & Resilience

• Identify supply chain risks (logistics bottlenecks, sole sourcing, geopolitical risk) and implement mitigation strategies.

• Ensure compliance with trade regulations, HSE standards, export controls (ITAR/EAR), and ethical sourcing policies.

5. Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Alignment

• Lead a global team across procurement, planning, logistics, supplier quality, and inventory control functions.

• Align closely with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, Legal, and Finance for cross-functional execution and accountability.

6. Supply Chain Innovation & Digitalization

• Champion adoption of AI, IoT, ERP/SAP integration, and digital twins in supply chain planning and vendor monitoring.

• Lead the implementation of integrated demand planning, predictive analytics, and real-time supply chain visibility tools.

Key Focus Areas:

• Complex procurement and logistics of rotating equipment (gas/steam turbines, compressors, gearboxes, generators)

• Execution support for capital projects, EPC contracts, and aftermarket services

• Resilient, digitized supply chain design with global supplier base management

• Lifecycle support for energy and industrial assets (installation through O&M)

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business (Master’s or MBA preferred)

• Experience: 20+ years in supply chain leadership roles, with a strong track record in rotating equipment or energy infrastructure

• Domain Knowledge:

  • Deep understanding of rotating equipment procurement and manufacturing

  • Global sourcing, vendor management, and logistics for capital equipment

  • Familiarity with energy, oil & gas, and heavy industry regulations and standards

• Systems: SAP (MM, PM, IBP), Oracle, PLM, analytics platforms (Power BI, Tableau)

Preferred Certifications:

• CSCP or CPIM (APICS)

• CPSM (ISM)

• PMP or similar project management credential

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (optional)