Exec Dir Procurement
CMS Energy, Corp., Jackson, MI, United States
Location : This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and may be assigned to the OEP or Parnall headquarter located in Jackson, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).
General Summary of Job Responsibilities
The Executive Director Procurement is a senior enterprise leader responsible for shaping and executing Consumers Energy’s end‑to‑end procurement strategy, spanning category management, sourcing, and purchasing. This role oversees a multidisciplinary supply chain organization managing approximately $3.6B in annual spend, projected to grow to $6B over the next five years. The role partners closely with senior business unit leaders and enterprise project management to support capital infrastructure delivery across Electric Distribution, Electric Supply, and Gas business units, expanding procurement’s influence across the full project development lifecycle. As a member of the VP, Supply Chain's leadership team, this role drives consistency, governance, and strategic alignment to enable an integrated supply chain and deliver long‑term value for customers and the enterprise.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Customer Reliability & Utility Growth: expand capital project procurement capabilities and influence across the entire project development lifecycle to ensure delivery of Consumers Energy’s capital plans.
Enterprise Leadership & Strategy: Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive, enterprise‑aligned procurement strategy across all dimensions of procurement (category management, sourcing, and purchasing). Responsible for advancing a long‑term supply chain roadmap focused on operational excellence, efficiency, and reliability; building trusted, collaborative relationships with executive stakeholders and external partners to deliver sustainable enterprise value.
Financial Stewardship & Customer Affordability: Drive supplier spend optimization and capital efficiency through advanced category management and sourcing strategies, while serving as the lead negotiator for complex, multi‑million‑dollar and multi‑year supplier contracts to deliver sustainable customer affordability and long‑term enterprise value.
Transformation & Innovation: Lead enterprise procurement modernization through digital innovation, enhanced governance, and strengthened business controls, while championing supplier diversity, sustainability, and ethical sourcing initiatives to drive long‑term value, resilience, and responsible growth.
Supplier Quality & Performance: Establish and lead the enterprise Supplier Quality organization by defining and governing supplier quality strategies, performance metrics, and assurance processes to drive continuous improvement and achieve zero operational defects.
People & Organizational Leadership: Provide executive leadership and oversight for a large, multidisciplinary organization by setting clear strategic direction, developing and mentoring senior leaders, driving performance accountability, and fostering a high‑performing, inclusive culture aligned with enterprise values and business objectives.
Other duties as assigned or may be necessary.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Extensive experience leading commercial operations and embedding commercial excellence to reduce enterprise risk and improve capital efficiency within highly regulated environments.
Knowledge of End‑to‑End Supply Chain Management providing comprehensive knowledge of supply chain strategy and operations, spanning sourcing, procurement, quality, engineering integration, and delivery execution.
Proven ability to operate effectively at the executive level, influencing and aligning internal leaders and external partners across complex organizations.
Exceptional skills in negotiation, diplomacy, and navigating complex organizational, regulatory, and commercial environments.
Expert understanding of quality control concepts across engineering, procurement engineering, construction, and practices to ensure operational excellence.
Outstanding written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, enabling clear executive messaging and enterprise alignment.
Demonstrated ownership mindset with a consistent track record of delivering measurable results and driving accountability at scale.
Successful leadership of large‑scale transformations, integrations, restructurings, and modernization initiatives in complex enterprises.
Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to translate deep supply chain expertise into enterprise strategy and long‑term value creation.
Demonstrated leadership acumen in developing senior leaders, building high‑performing teams, and leading multidisciplinary organizations through change.
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Project Management, or related field and 12+ years of executive level experience in business, procurement, supply chain leadership, operations/project management; experience in energy or utility industry; proven success leading large, complex, spend portfolios.
[OR]
Associate's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Project Management, or related field and 14+ years of executive level experience in business, procurement, supply chain leadership, operations/project management; experience in energy or utility industry; proven success leading large, complex, spend portfolios.
[OR]
High School diploma and 16+ years of executive level experience in business, procurement, supply chain leadership, operations/project management; experience in energy or utility industry; proven success leading large, complex, spend portfolios.
Why should you join our team?
At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co‑workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co‑workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.
What we offer:
Competitive compensation packages
Medical, Dental and Vision
401k with company match
Paid parental leave
Up to 13 paid Holidays
Paid time off
Educational Assistance Program
Job Segment:
Supply Chain, Procurement, Sustainability, Supply Chain Manager, Equity, Operations, Energy, Finance
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
Consumers Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please review our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Military Leave Allowance. CMS Energy endeavors to make https://careers.consumersenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact our team at e-recruiting@cmsenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. ACCOMMODATION NOTICE: Federal law and many state laws require employers to make accommodations to disabled applicants and employees where the accommodation does not impose an undue hardship on the employer. For those applicants seeking a position within the State of Michigan, a disabled individual needing accommodation for employment must notify the employer in writing within 182 days after the need is known or should have been known. Michigan law provides that failure of a Michigan employee to properly notify the employer will preclude any claim that the employer failed to accommodate the disabled individual. However, this does not waive an individual’s right under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, which sets no time limit for requesting an accommodation nor does it require such accommodation to be in writing.
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General Summary of Job Responsibilities
The Executive Director Procurement is a senior enterprise leader responsible for shaping and executing Consumers Energy’s end‑to‑end procurement strategy, spanning category management, sourcing, and purchasing. This role oversees a multidisciplinary supply chain organization managing approximately $3.6B in annual spend, projected to grow to $6B over the next five years. The role partners closely with senior business unit leaders and enterprise project management to support capital infrastructure delivery across Electric Distribution, Electric Supply, and Gas business units, expanding procurement’s influence across the full project development lifecycle. As a member of the VP, Supply Chain's leadership team, this role drives consistency, governance, and strategic alignment to enable an integrated supply chain and deliver long‑term value for customers and the enterprise.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Customer Reliability & Utility Growth: expand capital project procurement capabilities and influence across the entire project development lifecycle to ensure delivery of Consumers Energy’s capital plans.
Enterprise Leadership & Strategy: Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive, enterprise‑aligned procurement strategy across all dimensions of procurement (category management, sourcing, and purchasing). Responsible for advancing a long‑term supply chain roadmap focused on operational excellence, efficiency, and reliability; building trusted, collaborative relationships with executive stakeholders and external partners to deliver sustainable enterprise value.
Financial Stewardship & Customer Affordability: Drive supplier spend optimization and capital efficiency through advanced category management and sourcing strategies, while serving as the lead negotiator for complex, multi‑million‑dollar and multi‑year supplier contracts to deliver sustainable customer affordability and long‑term enterprise value.
Transformation & Innovation: Lead enterprise procurement modernization through digital innovation, enhanced governance, and strengthened business controls, while championing supplier diversity, sustainability, and ethical sourcing initiatives to drive long‑term value, resilience, and responsible growth.
Supplier Quality & Performance: Establish and lead the enterprise Supplier Quality organization by defining and governing supplier quality strategies, performance metrics, and assurance processes to drive continuous improvement and achieve zero operational defects.
People & Organizational Leadership: Provide executive leadership and oversight for a large, multidisciplinary organization by setting clear strategic direction, developing and mentoring senior leaders, driving performance accountability, and fostering a high‑performing, inclusive culture aligned with enterprise values and business objectives.
Other duties as assigned or may be necessary.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Extensive experience leading commercial operations and embedding commercial excellence to reduce enterprise risk and improve capital efficiency within highly regulated environments.
Knowledge of End‑to‑End Supply Chain Management providing comprehensive knowledge of supply chain strategy and operations, spanning sourcing, procurement, quality, engineering integration, and delivery execution.
Proven ability to operate effectively at the executive level, influencing and aligning internal leaders and external partners across complex organizations.
Exceptional skills in negotiation, diplomacy, and navigating complex organizational, regulatory, and commercial environments.
Expert understanding of quality control concepts across engineering, procurement engineering, construction, and practices to ensure operational excellence.
Outstanding written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, enabling clear executive messaging and enterprise alignment.
Demonstrated ownership mindset with a consistent track record of delivering measurable results and driving accountability at scale.
Successful leadership of large‑scale transformations, integrations, restructurings, and modernization initiatives in complex enterprises.
Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to translate deep supply chain expertise into enterprise strategy and long‑term value creation.
Demonstrated leadership acumen in developing senior leaders, building high‑performing teams, and leading multidisciplinary organizations through change.
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Project Management, or related field and 12+ years of executive level experience in business, procurement, supply chain leadership, operations/project management; experience in energy or utility industry; proven success leading large, complex, spend portfolios.
[OR]
Associate's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Project Management, or related field and 14+ years of executive level experience in business, procurement, supply chain leadership, operations/project management; experience in energy or utility industry; proven success leading large, complex, spend portfolios.
[OR]
High School diploma and 16+ years of executive level experience in business, procurement, supply chain leadership, operations/project management; experience in energy or utility industry; proven success leading large, complex, spend portfolios.
Why should you join our team?
At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co‑workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co‑workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.
What we offer:
Competitive compensation packages
Medical, Dental and Vision
401k with company match
Paid parental leave
Up to 13 paid Holidays
Paid time off
Educational Assistance Program
Job Segment:
Supply Chain, Procurement, Sustainability, Supply Chain Manager, Equity, Operations, Energy, Finance
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
Consumers Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please review our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Military Leave Allowance. CMS Energy endeavors to make https://careers.consumersenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact our team at e-recruiting@cmsenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. ACCOMMODATION NOTICE: Federal law and many state laws require employers to make accommodations to disabled applicants and employees where the accommodation does not impose an undue hardship on the employer. For those applicants seeking a position within the State of Michigan, a disabled individual needing accommodation for employment must notify the employer in writing within 182 days after the need is known or should have been known. Michigan law provides that failure of a Michigan employee to properly notify the employer will preclude any claim that the employer failed to accommodate the disabled individual. However, this does not waive an individual’s right under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, which sets no time limit for requesting an accommodation nor does it require such accommodation to be in writing.
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