Sourcing Specialist

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU

• Opportunity to own strategic sourcing initiatives with significant visibility across engineering, operations, and executive stakeholders.
• A highly autonomous role where you'll lead negotiations, sourcing strategy, and supplier management from start to finish.
• Exposure to large-scale capital projects, renewable energy investments, and critical infrastructure initiatives.
• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility while maintaining strong collaboration with business partners.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the stability of one of the nation's largest energy organizations.

LOCATION

• Hybrid schedule with approximately three days onsite following onboarding.
• Primary office located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
• Occasional travel to generation facilities and project sites throughout the region.
• Overnight travel may be required depending on project needs, with all business travel reimbursed.
• Candidates should live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Charlotte office.

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT

• Lead sourcing strategy for high-value equipment, engineered materials, and critical service contracts supporting power generation and renewable energy operations.
• Drive meaningful cost savings and supplier performance through strategic negotiations and category management.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, project management, operations, legal, and finance to support major capital and maintenance projects.
• Manage supplier relationships throughout the contract lifecycle, including negotiations, implementation, issue resolution, and ongoing performance.
• Help ensure critical infrastructure projects stay on schedule by securing reliable suppliers and long-term sourcing solutions.

THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS

• 5+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or category management experience.
• Experience negotiating complex contracts for industrial equipment, engineered products, construction services, manufacturing, utilities, or other technical categories.
• Proven ability to lead competitive bid events including RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Comfortable partnering with cross-functional stakeholders while managing multiple high-impact projects independently.
• Bachelor's degree required, with utility, energy, industrial manufacturing, EPC, construction, or heavy equipment sourcing experience highly preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, e-sourcing platforms, contract management, and financial analysis is a strong advantage.
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