Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities, and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary:

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist — Engineered Equipment is a developing individual contributor who executes defined category work within the engineered equipment portfolio with appropriate oversight, building toward independent category management. The engineered equipment portfolio encompasses power transformers, autotransformers, distribution transformers, switch gear (circuit breakers, reclosers, switches), and wire, conductor, and cable categories — all characterized by long procurement lead times, capital program dependency, and technically complex supplier engagement.

The Specialist manages sourcing events for assigned categories or sub-categories, maintains supplier relationships at a working level, administers contracts and agreements, and develops the commercial and analytical skills required to progress to Senior Specialist-level independence.

Essential Functions:

• Sourcing Event Execution
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Market Intelligence & Analysis
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Contract Administration & Governance

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.

Experience:

2–5 years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience with demonstrated involvement in sourcing event execution for technical, capital, or materials categories. Demonstrated ability to support or execute RFQ/RFP events including document development, bid evaluation, and award recommendation. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and SAP or equivalent ERP. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent commitments across active sourcing events and supplier relationships without supervision of each.

Clear written and verbal communication with professional presentation quality.

We want you to know:
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you:
Competitive pay, paid training, benefits eligibility begins on your first day, transit subsidies, flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off, access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston, professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement, 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution.