An electric and natural gas utility company is seeking a Sr. / Principal Supply Chain Capital Project Specialist to lead sourcing, procurement, contract negotiations, and supplier management activities for large-scale capital projects. This role supports major engineering and construction initiatives by developing sourcing strategies, managing competitive bid events, negotiating complex EPC and construction contracts, mitigating project risks, and ensuring successful project execution. The position partners closely with engineering, construction, project management, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to drive cost savings, compliance, and project outcomes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
- 5+ years of advanced sourcing, procurement, and contracting experience in engineering, construction, or capital project environments.
- Strong experience negotiating complex contracts, change orders, and supplier agreements.
- Proven contract management and project management experience.
- Experience managing competitive sourcing events, proposal evaluations, and vendor selection processes.
- Strong supplier relationship and performance management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and purchasing/sourcing systems.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, construction, project management, and supplier partners.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% to project sites.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA.
- CPSM or other professional supply chain certification.
- Utility industry experience.
- Experience supporting large-scale capital projects and infrastructure programs.
Why this Role
- Strategic role supporting major utility capital projects and infrastructure investments.
- High visibility with engineering, construction, project leadership, procurement, and executive stakeholders.
- Opportunity to lead complex EPC, engineered equipment, and construction services contracting efforts.
- Strong influence on project cost savings, supplier performance, risk management, and contract strategy.
- Mix of sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, and project execution responsibilities.
- Opportunity to mentor and provide guidance to other procurement and sourcing professionals.
- Direct-hire position offering long-term career growth within a stable, highly regulated utility environment.