SENIOR SOURCING SPECIALIST

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

Join the Supply Chain organization of a large, established energy and utilities company supporting major capital projects and operational initiatives
Partner directly with project managers, engineering teams, plant stakeholders, suppliers, and Supply Chain leadership
Support strategic sourcing initiatives for large, engineered equipment and high-value contracts
Work within a highly visible sourcing function responsible for complex equipment bid events, purchase orders, Master Service Agreements, and Alliance Agreements

Charlotte, NC – Hybrid
Onsite approximately 3 days per week following the onboarding period
Some travel to operational/plant locations required; occasional overnight travel may be necessary
Travel expenses reimbursed

Opportunity to lead sourcing and contracting efforts for complex, high-dollar equipment purchases
Significant ownership over the full sourcing lifecycle, from strategy and competitive bid events through negotiation, award, and post-award supplier management
Direct involvement in negotiating commercial terms, conditions, pricing, and contractual language
Exposure to major capital projects within the energy and utilities industry
Opportunity to work independently while influencing sourcing strategy across high-impact categories
High level of interaction with supplier leadership, project teams, engineering, and internal business stakeholders

Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies for high-value equipment, materials, and services
Lead RFQ/RFP processes, evaluate supplier bids, perform commercial analysis, and recommend contract awards
Negotiate complex contracts, pricing, terms, and conditions directly with suppliers and manufacturers
Structure contracts and disposition supplier edits using tracked changes in Microsoft Word
Lead sourcing efforts for large equipment bid events and purchase order contracts
Manage Master Service Agreements, Alliance Agreements, purchase orders, amendments, and change orders
Manage suppliers after award, including claims, disputes, invoice discrepancies, price changes, and contract modifications
Identify opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance, and improved commercial terms
Monitor supply markets, commodity conditions, and supplier capabilities to support sourcing decisions

Bachelor’s degree with 5–10 years of Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Contracting experience
Strong experience sourcing and negotiating large equipment contracts
Proven ability to independently negotiate complex, high-value contracts and terms & conditions
Experience structuring contracts and reviewing/redlining contractual language in Microsoft Word
Strong background managing RFQs/RFPs, supplier negotiations, contract awards, and post-award activities
Experience supporting capital projects, engineered equipment, power generation, utilities, industrial facilities, or similarly complex environments strongly preferred
Power plant equipment sourcing or major utility experience is highly desirable
Experience with ERP and e-sourcing platforms such as Maximo or PowerAdvocate is a plus
CPM and/or CPSM certification is a plus