Supply Chain Sourcing Specialist II

12-month contract with a potential for extension. Hybrid position – 3 days a week in office (Charlotte, NC). Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

About the role

The Senior Sourcing Specialist will lead the assessment of opportunities, internal supply chains, and supply markets, ultimately developing, executing, and institutionalizing the sourcing strategy. This role supports the Regulated and Renewables Energy (RRE) business unit project managers with strategic sourcing initiatives for equipment bid events and purchase order contracts, and involves managing Alliance Agreements and Master Service Agreements, including category management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with key customers and cross-functional teams to develop sourcing strategies for complex, high-value materials, equipment, or services, including regional and enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Develop requests for quotations and proposals, analyze supplier responses, and work with cross-functional teams to determine the best solutions for awarding contracts and agreements.
• Engage with middle and upper-level management of suppliers and manufacturers, demonstrating a proficient understanding of contractual terms and conditions. Drive cost avoidance and savings through supplier negotiations and process efficiencies.
• Participate in change management strategies with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of sourcing strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships at a strategic level and maintain effective interfaces with internal business partners, external customers, and suppliers.
• Oversee post-award supplier activities, settlements, claims, or disputes, and maintain purchase orders and agreements. Handle invoice mismatches, price changes, amendments, and change orders.
• Stay abreast of commodities, sources of supply, diversity opportunities, and market conditions that may impact future procurement for assigned categories.
• Provide assistance and cross-training to sourcing personnel on procurement tasks.
• Occasional plant visits to RRE assigned stations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5–10 years of related work experience in Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Certified Purchasing Manager and/or Certified Professional in Supply Management.
• Major utility experience supporting projects, outages, and capital projects.
• Sourcing labor/services, materials, and engineered equipment for power plants.
• Demonstrated business and financial expertise.
• Excellent contract negotiation skills.
• Detail oriented with strong planning and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and cost/financial analysis skills.
• Good business acumen and strong working knowledge of electric utility plant operations.
• Previous strategic sourcing and contracting experience.
• Project and contract management experience.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, leadership, and team-building skills.
• Experience with e-sourcing tools (PowerAdvocate) and ERP systems (CAS, Maximo).
• Technical working knowledge of power plant equipment.
• Operational Excellence.

Pay

$38.00 – $43.00/hr (W2 contract). ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment.

Schedule

Hybrid – 3 days per week in office. Employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to the facility.