Senior Sourcing Specialist III (Utility)

Liberty Utilities; Litchfield Park (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan with matching

Share purchase/match plan

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Free parking

Job summary

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist III to lead mid- to high-complexity sourcing events, perform market intelligence, and negotiate contracts in line with business requirements at our Litchfield Park site and beyond.

You will collaborate with Category Managers, conduct advanced financial modeling, and mentor junior team members to elevate sourcing capabilities while improving tools and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field.
• Proven experience leading complex sourcing events and negotiations.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling capability.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop RFx plans and manage end-to-end sourcing events.
• Conduct detailed supplier assessments, scenario modeling, and total cost analysis.
• Prepare and present award recommendations.
• Lead contract negotiations for medium- and high-complexity sourcing initiatives.
• Partner with Legal on drafting and revision of commercial terms.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks.
• Perform advanced market intelligence, benchmarking, and cost-base analysis.
• Build financial models to support sourcing recommendations.
• Provide insights to Category Managers to support strategy execution.
• Partner with stakeholders to define sourcing requirements and approaches.
• Recommend and implement improvements to sourcing tools, templates, and processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical capability

Communication skills

Influence and leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field

Tools

Procurement platforms

Job description

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Senior Sourcing Specialist III (Utility)

LU Service Corp.

Litchfield Park, AZ, US, 85340 Oakville, ON, CA, L6J 2X1 Tyler, TX, US, 75703 Fall River, MA, US, 02720 Joplin, MO, US, 64801 Downey, CA, US, 90241 Gainesville, GA, US, 30501 Merrick, NY, US, 11566 Londonderry, NH, US, 03053 Tahoe Vista, CA, US, 96148

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada. At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together. We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

The Sourcing Specialist III leads mid- to high-complexity sourcing events, drives commercial and financial analysis, and negotiates contracts in alignment with business and compliance requirements. The role conducts advanced market intelligence, supports the execution of sourcing strategies, and collaborates closely with stakeholders and Category Managers. The Specialist III also contributes to process improvements and mentors junior team members to enhance overall sourcing capability.

Accountabilities

• Develop RFx plans and manage end-to-end sourcing events.
• Conduct detailed supplier assessments, scenario modeling, and total cost analysis.
• Prepare and present award recommendations.
• Lead contract negotiations for medium- and high-complexity sourcing initiatives.
• Partner with Legal on drafting and revision of commercial terms.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks.
• Perform advanced market intelligence, benchmarking, and cost-base analysis.
• Build financial models to support sourcing recommendations.
• Provide insights to Category Managers to support strategy execution.
• Partner with stakeholders to define sourcing requirements and approaches.
• Recommend and implement improvements to sourcing tools, templates, and processes.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field.
• Proven experience leading complex sourcing events and negotiations.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling capability.
• Strong analytical capability and familiarity with procurement platforms.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence, lead tasks, and manage competing priorities.

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

As the successful candidate

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make animpact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

• Customer Centric
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Outcome focused
• Continuous learning

What we offer

• Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
• 401k Plan with matching
• Share purchase/match plan
• Leadership Development Program
• Volunteer paid days off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Achievement fund
• Free parking
• Variety of Health & Wellness programs
• Discount and Perks program

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.