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Sourcing Specialist
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Sumner, Pierce County, Washington, 98390, USA
Listed on 2026-05-09
Listing for:
Potelco Inc
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-09
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Procurement / Purchasing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Energy Link, a Quanta company, is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to support Transmission & Distribution (T&D) and Substation infrastructure projects. In this role, you will partner with project management, engineering, and construction teams to execute the full sourcing lifecycle—developing bid packages, leading competitive RFPs, evaluating commercial and technical proposals, negotiating pricing and contract terms, and awarding cost-effective agreements with qualified suppliers.
This position plays a critical role in ensuring timely procurement of materials and services that support grid modernization and substation build projects.
- Lead and manage large material and equipment bids for T&D EPC projects.
- Review client RFPs and engineering designs to identify gaps, document requirements (e.g., MBE/WBE, Buy American), and define scopes of work.
- Validate materials and quantities from engineering drawings; organize and issue bid packages.
- Build bidder lists with Supply Chain/project input; solicit vendor pre-qualification info.
- Manage vendor quotes/proposals in compliance with internal policies.
- Evaluate bids, analyze proposals and contracts, manage negotiations, and present vendor recommendations.
- Ensure accuracy of material estimates and meet project deadlines.
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
- 3-10+ years sourcing or procurement experience for power generation or electric utility projects - or Engineering/Procurement/Construction (EPC) industry.
- Proven experience in vendor management, RFP solicitation and response, tender evaluation, commercial risk analysis, contract review, pricing negotiations, and quotations.
- Strong T&D material knowledge (overhead and underground) and familiarity with substation equipment (breakers, capacitor banks, etc.).
- Experience in EPC projects, material sourcing, procurement, or estimating is preferred.
- Established vendor and manufacturer relationships in the utility industry are a plus.
- Self-starter with excellent attention to detail, communication, and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Travel up to 10% may be required.
- Generous PTO & paid holidays to maintain work-life balance
- 401(k) with a generous match to plan for your future
- Comprehensive benefits – medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Weekly pay for consistent, reliable compensation
- Great mentoring & career growth opportunities – we invest in your development
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