Bachelor's degree with 5-10 years in Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Contracting.
Experience leading moderate-to-complex sourcing events from start to finish.
Strong background in developing sourcing strategies and managing RFP/RFQ processes.
Proficient in Total Cost of Ownership analyses and cost modeling.
Extensive contract negotiation experience, including redlining and terms management.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex procurement initiatives independently.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Responsibilities
Lead competitive sourcing events from strategy development to contract award.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create sourcing strategies for high-value materials and services.
Develop and execute RFPs and RFQs, evaluating supplier responses effectively.
Conduct Total Cost of Ownership analyses and financial comparisons to inform sourcing decisions.
Negotiate supplier contracts focusing on commercial terms and conditions.
Manage strategic supplier relationships and oversee post-award activities.
Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements in the supply chain.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead complex sourcing events from strategy to contract award.
Direct involvement in negotiating high-value equipment and services.
Ownership of supplier evaluation and award recommendations.
Exposure to major capital projects in the energy sector.
Ability to negotiate both commercial and contractual terms.
Independently manage complex sourcing projects with senior stakeholders.
Support for professional development and cross-training opportunities.
Full Job Description
SOURCING SPECIALIST II
THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING
Join the Supply Chain organization of a large, established energy and utilities company supporting major capital projects, plant operations, and renewable and regulated energy initiatives.
Partner closely with Project Managers, engineering teams, plant stakeholders, Supply Chain leadership, Legal, and external suppliers.
Support strategic sourcing initiatives involving high-value materials, engineered equipment, labor, and services.
Lead moderate-to-complex competitive sourcing events and help develop sourcing strategies across regional and enterprise-wide initiatives.
Work in a highly visible sourcing environment where you will have meaningful ownership over supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and post-award supplier management.
LOCATION
Charlotte, NC - Hybrid
Onsite approximately 3 days per week following the onboarding period.
Candidates should live within a reasonable daily commute of the Charlotte office.
WHAT THEY OFFER YOU
Opportunity to lead moderate-to-complex competitive sourcing events from strategy through contract award.
Direct involvement in sourcing and negotiating complex, high-value equipment, materials, and services.
Ownership of RFP/RFQ development, supplier evaluation, cost modeling, Total Cost of Ownership analysis, negotiations, and award recommendations.
Exposure to major capital projects and plant operations within the energy and utilities industry.
Opportunity to negotiate both commercial and contractual terms and conditions rather than focusing solely on pricing.
Work with Master Service Agreements, Alliance Agreements, purchase order contracts, and category management initiatives.
Ability to independently manage complex sourcing projects while partnering with senior internal stakeholders and supplier leadership.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Lead moderate-to-complex competitive sourcing events from initial strategy development through supplier selection, negotiation, and contract award.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies for complex, high-value materials, engineered equipment, labor, and services.
Develop and execute RFPs, RFQs, and other competitive bid events, including defining sourcing strategy and evaluating supplier responses.
Build and evaluate Total Cost of Ownership analyses, cost models, financial comparisons, and supplier proposals to support sourcing decisions.
Lead supplier negotiations focused on pricing, commercial requirements, and contractual terms and conditions.
Participate directly in contract review and redlining, including areas such as limitation of liability, indemnification, warranties, insurance requirements, termination rights, and performance guarantees.
Develop supplier award recommendations based on cost, risk, technical requirements, commercial terms, and overall business value.
Engage directly with middle and senior-level supplier and manufacturer leadership throughout sourcing and negotiation processes.
Identify opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance, process improvements, and greater supply-chain efficiency.
Manage strategic supplier relationships and serve as a key point of contact between suppliers and internal business partners.
Support post-award supplier activities, including contract administration, settlements, claims, disputes, amendments, change orders, pricing changes, and purchase order maintenance.
Support sourcing and contracting activities associated with capital projects, plant operations, outages, and equipment purchases.
Manage and support Master Service Agreements, Alliance Agreements, purchase order contracts, and category strategies.
Stay informed on assigned commodities, supply markets, supplier capabilities, diversity opportunities, and market conditions that could impact future procurement.
Participate in change-management efforts to successfully implement sourcing strategies across the organization.
Provide guidance, assistance, and cross-training to other sourcing and procurement team members.
THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS
Bachelor`s degree with approximately 5-10 years of related Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Contracting experience.
Demonstrated experience personally leading moderate-to-complex sourcing events from start to finish.
Strong experience developing sourcing strategies and leading RFP/RFQ processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and award recommendations.
Experience developing Total Cost of Ownership analyses and cost models to evaluate sourcing decisions.
Strong contract negotiation experience, including direct involvement with contract language, terms and conditions, and redlines.
Strong business and financial acumen with demonstrated cost and financial analysis capabilities.
Strong Microsoft Word skills, particularly working with contract documents, tracked changes, and redlines.
Excellent planning, organization, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
HIGHLY PREFERRED
Experience supporting energy, utilities, power generation, power plants, major capital projects, or plant outages.
Experience sourcing engineered equipment, plant equipment, materials, labor, and professional or technical services.
Working knowledge of electric utility or power plant operations and equipment.
Experience with strategic sourcing, category management, contract management, Master Service Agreements, and Alliance Agreements.
Experience with e-sourcing and ERP/procurement platforms such as PowerAdvocate, Maximo, or similar systems.
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or similar Supply Chain certification.
WHAT WILL SET YOU APART
You have personally owned complex sourcing events rather than primarily processing purchase orders, requisitions, or quotes.
You can clearly explain how you developed a sourcing strategy, managed stakeholders, evaluated suppliers, negotiated agreements, and made an award recommendation.
You are comfortable negotiating contractual risk and legal/commercial terms, not just pricing and payment terms.
You have hands-on experience building cost models and Total Cost of Ownership analyses to drive supplier selection.
You are comfortable taking ownership of sourcing decisions and supplier discussions while working independently on complex projects.
