AMI 2.0 Sourcing & Procurement Lead

TPI Global Solutions; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Global Solutions seeks an experienced AMI 2.0 Sourcing & Procurement Specialist to support sourcing and procurement for a major AMI program in the utility industry. You will develop sourcing strategies, identify suppliers, evaluate vendor proposals, and support contracting activities.

Ideal candidates will have experience in utility metering, strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, RFI/RFP processes, and contracting, with familiarity in smart meter technologies and grid

Qualifications

• Experience in AMI or utility/grid modernization projects.
• Strong knowledge of the electric power and utility industry.
• Experience with strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.
• Experience supporting or leading RFI/RFP processes.
• Experience with supplier/vendor management and relationship management.
• Experience supporting contracting and procurement activities.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to translate data findings into actionable recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support sourcing activities for the AMI 2.0 program, including developing sourcing strategies and identifying qualified suppliers.
• Identify and evaluate materials, equipment, technologies, and vendors required to support AMI program objectives.
• Develop and support RFI and RFP processes, including requirements gathering, vendor communication, proposal analysis, and evaluation.
• Analyze supplier proposals, pricing, capabilities, qualifications, and sourcing results to support business decisions.
• Support contracting activities, including contract development, negotiations, documentation, and coordination with procurement and legal teams.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier and vendor relationships throughout the sourcing and contracting lifecycle.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across procurement, supply chain, engineering, IT, operations, finance, and the AMI project team.
• Support the development and execution of sourcing and category strategies aligned with program requirements and business objectives.
• Support sourcing initiatives involving data analytics, interoperability, meter data, communication technologies, and data/communication protocols.
• Monitor supplier performance, identify potential risks, and support resolution of supplier-related issues.
• Conduct market and supplier research to understand the AMI, smart metering, and grid modernization supply base.
• Prepare sourcing analyses, presentations, recommendations, and reports for project and business stakeholders.
• Ensure sourcing activities follow established procurement policies, processes, and governance requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field

Job description

TPI Global Solutions seeks an experienced AMI 2.0 Sourcing & Procurement Specialist to support sourcing and procurement for a major AMI program in the utility industry. You will develop sourcing strategies, identify suppliers, evaluate vendor proposals, and support contracting activities.

Ideal candidates will have experience in utility metering, strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, RFI/RFP processes, and contracting, with familiarity in smart meter technologies and grid