Senior Sourcing Specialist - energy & infrastructure procurement
Houston, TX
Full Time
Experienced
Senior Sourcing Specialist
Strategic Procurement for Utility and EPC Projects
Join a high-performing team leading complex sourcing initiatives for large-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects in the electric utility sector. As a Senior Sourcing Specialist, you will drive sourcing strategy, manage high-value bids, and serve as a critical link between engineering, project management, and suppliers to ensure alignment, compliance, and on-time delivery of materials and equipment.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the full sourcing lifecycle for key Transmission, Substation, and Distribution projects.
- Prepare, issue, and manage RFPs for critical materials and equipment.
- Evaluate supplier proposals, conduct pricing and risk analyses, and deliver sourcing recommendations to leadership.
- Interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, material take-offs, and technical specs to ensure accuracy in procurement.
- Negotiate terms and manage supplier performance, ensuring cost, quality, and schedule targets are met.
- Collaborate across internal teams to align sourcing with project milestones and technical requirements.
- Mentor junior sourcing staff and contribute to process improvements and best practices.
- Ensure full compliance with client, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
What You Bring
- 10+ years of sourcing experience in utility, industrial, or EPC project environments.
- Strong knowledge of RFP processes, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiations.
- Proven ability to read and apply technical documents including drawings, specs, and BOMs.
- Experience sourcing equipment such as breakers, capacitor banks, transformers, and materials for overhead/underground T&D projects.
- Established relationships with utility vendors and OEMs a plus.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Procore) and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Supply chain certifications (CPIM, CPSM, CSCP) preferred.
Why Join Us?
- Influence major infrastructure projects from concept through execution.
- Be a senior voice in a collaborative, fast-paced, and strategic environment.
- Gain visibility and growth in a company that rewards ownership, innovation, and performance.
Ready to lead sourcing for the projects that power the future? Apply now.
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