Stategic Sourcing Specialist - Power generation industry exp.

Accountabilities:

You will manage end-to-end strategic sourcing activities, ensuring procurement initiatives align with operational priorities, cost objectives, and integration requirements. You will independently coordinate sourcing projects, evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate commercial terms, and maintain efficient procurement operations.

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives from routine requests for quotations (RFQs) through complex procurement projects.
• Manage sourcing activities for power generation equipment, turbine services, electrical components, mechanical components, and related services.
• Evaluate supplier proposals, compare commercial terms, and negotiate contracts to achieve competitive pricing and favorable conditions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend sourcing strategies that improve procurement efficiency and value.
• Support acquisition and business integration activities through effective procurement execution and supplier coordination.
• Use Coupa, Asset Suite 9, and Microsoft Office to manage sourcing workflows, supplier information, and procurement documentation.
• Independently prioritize sourcing workloads, manage competing deadlines, and deliver against business objectives.
• Coordinate procurement activities with relevant stakeholders to ensure sourcing requirements are addressed efficiently.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of sourcing or procurement experience, including responsibility for complex sourcing initiatives. You should be comfortable managing the full sourcing lifecycle independently, negotiating with suppliers, and contributing immediately without extensive training. Experience in the power generation or electrical utility sector is strongly preferred.

• At least 5 years of sourcing or procurement experience, including complex strategic sourcing projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage competing priorities.
• Strong experience managing RFQs, evaluating supplier proposals, negotiating contracts, and executing strategic procurement activities.
• Proficiency with Coupa, Asset Suite 9, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to contribute quickly with limited onboarding or sourcing-specific training.
• Preferred experience in the power generation or electrical utility industry.
• Preferred expertise in turbine generators, maintenance services, and long-term service agreements (LTSAs).
• Preferred experience sourcing high-voltage electrical equipment, mechanical components, and power plant services.
• Availability to work Eastern or Central Time Zone business hours is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.

Benefits:

• Fully remote work arrangement within the United States.
• Six-month contract with the possibility of extension.
• Potential for conversion to a permanent position, although this is not guaranteed.
• Opportunity to contribute to strategic procurement initiatives during a major acquisition and business integration.
• Exposure to power generation equipment, turbine services, and complex industrial sourcing activities.
• Salary or hourly pay rate, healthcare coverage, paid time off, and other benefits are not specified in the provided job description.

Interview Process:

• Interviews are conducted via Microsoft Teams.
• The interview process uses behavioral questions and the STAR method.
• Qualified candidates may receive an offer after a single interview round.