Sourcing Specialist

Senior Sourcing Specialist

Primary Talent Partners has an open 32‑month W2 contract with a large utility client of ours in the Charlotte, NC area. Pay Range: $36.00 to $42.00 per hour (No PTO, benefits, etc but self‑funded ACA‑compliant healthcare plan available to opt‑in).

• Strategy Development:
  Collaborating 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.
• Strategy Execution:
  Developing requests for quotations and proposals, analyzing supplier responses, and working with cross‑functional teams to determine the best solutions for awarding contracts and agreements.
• Negotiation:
  Engaging with middle and upper‑level management of suppliers and manufacturers, demonstrating a proficient understanding of contractual terms and conditions. This includes driving cost avoidance and savings through supplier negotiations and process efficiencies.
• Change Management:
  Participating in change management strategies with cross‑functional teams to ensure successful implementation of sourcing strategies.
• Relationship Management:
  Managing supplier relationships at a strategic level and maintaining effective interfaces with internal business partners, external customers, and suppliers.
• Supplier Management:
  Overseeing post‑award supplier activities, settlements, claims, or disputes, and maintaining purchase orders and agreements. This includes handling invoice mismatches, price changes, amendments, and change orders.
• Subject Matter Expertise:
  Staying abreast of commodities, sources of supply, diversity opportunities, and market conditions that may impact future procurement for assigned categories.
• Mentorship:
  Providing assistance and cross‑training to sourcing personnel on procurement tasks.
• Supporting the Regulated and Renewables Energy (RRE) business unit project managers with strategic sourcing initiatives for equipment bid events and purchase order contracts, and managing Alliance Agreements and Master Service Agreements, including category management.

• Bachelor’s degree + 5‑10 years related work experience in Supply Chain

• Certified Purchasing Manager and/or Certified Professional in Supply Management
• Major utility experience supporting projects and outages and capital projects
• Sourcing engineered equipment for power plants

• Demonstrated business and financial expertise
• Excellent contract negotiation skills
• Detail oriented
• Strong planning/organizational skills
• Strong problem‑solving/analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Cost and financial analysis skills
• Good business acumen
• 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 (Power Advocate) and ERP systems (CAS, Maximo)
• Technical working knowledge of power plant equipment
• Operational Excellence

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affitative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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