Major Projects - Supply Chain Associate Category ...
Vistra - Irving, TX
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If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online. Job Summary The Supply Chain Associate Category Manager, Commercial Governance provides focused commercial governance over the EPC agreement and major owner-furnished equipment contracts, ensuring compliance, disciplined change management, accurate milestone validation, and claims prevention. This individual must be able to interpret complex contracts, manage high-volume change processes, and interface effectively with Legal, Project Controls, and EPC commercial teams. Job Description Key Roles & Responsibilities EPC Contract Administration + Serve as the owner's primary contract administrator for the EPC agreement + Interpret and enforce contract terms, conditions, and commercial provisions + Manage the formal change control process including evaluation, documentation, and approval + Ensure contract deliverables are tracked, validated, and documented + Identify potential claims and disputes early and coordinate resolution strategies with Legal Milestone & Payment Governance + Validate that contractual milestones are genuinely earned before recommending payment + Track milestone completion against project schedule and contract requirements + Administer progress payment processes with appropriate documentation + Monitor and enforce incentive and liquidated damage provisions + Maintain payment tracking and forecasting for project financial reporting Change Management & Claims Prevention + Own the commercial change log and ensure all changes are documented, evaluated, and dispositioned + Evaluate commercial impact of scope changes, schedule adjustments, and force majeure events + Coordinate with Legal on contract interpretation questions and dispute avoidance + Track cumulative change impact to prevent scope creep from eroding contract value + Support the team in preparing for commercial negotiations and dispute resolution Commercial Documentation & Audit Readiness + Maintain auditable commercial records for all EPC and major OFE contracts + Ensure correspondence, meeting minutes, and decisions are formally documented + Support internal and external audits with complete, organized contract files + Prepare commercial status reports for the Director and project leadership Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements Education + Bachelor's degree ; Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or Contract Management or equivalent Experience + 10u201312 years of EPC or large capital project contract administration experience + Strong track record of claims prevention and change management in complex projects + Experience working with internal and external legal counsel on contract disputes + Nuclear or regulated industry experience preferred; power generation or infrastructure preferredu200b + Category management and associated Supply Chain functional foundation + Project management experience a plus Skills + Expert-level contract interpretation and drafting skills + Strong understanding of OFE and EPC contract structures + Proficiency in contract management systems and ERP platforms (Conga, Maximo a plus) + Demonstrated strategic accumen + Strong analytical and financial skills + Meticulous attention to detail and documentation discipline + Strong written communication skills (contract language, formal correspondence) + Collaborative relationship with Legal while maintaining commercial independence + Comfort with ambiguity and evolving contract interpretations LEVEL OF POSITION WILL BE DETERMINED BY APPLICABLE SKILLS / EXPERIENCE Job Family Supply Chain Company Vistra Corporate Services Company Locations Irving, Texas Texas _We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today_ _If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site._ It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at to make a request. Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities. Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customersu2019 needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers. As a leader in the responsible transformation of the countryu2019s energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the companyu2019s sustainability report at . Vistrau2019s hardworking team is committed to its purpose, u201clighting up lives, powering a better way forwardu201d and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at (. Come join us and be part of something special Click here to learn more about Vistra. _It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws._ If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at to make a request.
Created: 2026-03-07