Sourcing Specialist

AccruePartners; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hybrid work model

Career development

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Support for training/certifications

Job summary

AccruePartners is seeking a Sourcing Specialist II to join the energy and utilities sector’s Supply Chain organization. You will own moderate-to-complex sourcing events from strategy development through supplier selection and contract award, engaging with multiple stakeholders to drive value and risk management.

You will develop RFPs/RFQs, evaluate responses, and build rigorous cost models and TCO analyses to support recommendations and negotiations on high-value equipment, materials, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5–10 years in Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Contracting.
• Strong experience leading moderate-to-complex sourcing events from start to finish.
• Proven ability to develop sourcing strategies, evaluate suppliers, negotiate, and award decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead moderate-to-complex competitive sourcing events from strategy through award.
• Develop and execute RFPs/RFQs and evaluate supplier responses.
• Build TCO analyses, cost models, and supplier proposals to support decisions.
• Negotiate terms and conditions beyond price and manage post-award activities.

Skills

Sourcing strategy development

RFP/RFQ leadership

Contract negotiation

Cost modeling

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

PowerAdvocate

Maximo

Microsoft Word

Job description

• Join the Supply Chain organization of a large, established energy and utilities company supporting major capital projects, plant operations, and renewable and regulated energy initiatives.
• Partner closely with Project Managers, engineering teams, plant stakeholders, Supply Chain leadership, Legal, and external suppliers.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives involving high-value materials, engineered equipment, labor, and services.
• Lead moderate-to-complex competitive sourcing events and help develop sourcing strategies across regional and enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Work in a highly visible sourcing environment where you will have meaningful ownership over supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and post-award supplier management.

SOURCING SPECIALIST II

• Join the Supply Chain organization of a large, established energy and utilities company supporting major capital projects, plant operations, and renewable and regulated energy initiatives.
• Partner closely with Project Managers, engineering teams, plant stakeholders, Supply Chain leadership, Legal, and external suppliers.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives involving high-value materials, engineered equipment, labor, and services.
• Lead moderate-to-complex competitive sourcing events and help develop sourcing strategies across regional and enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Work in a highly visible sourcing environment where you will have meaningful ownership over supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and post-award supplier management.

LOCATION

• Charlotte, NC – Hybrid
• Onsite approximately 3 days per week following the onboarding period.
• Candidates should live within a reasonable daily commute of the Charlotte office.

What They Offer You

• Opportunity to lead moderate-to-complex competitive sourcing events from strategy through contract award.
• Direct involvement in sourcing and negotiating complex, high-value equipment, materials, and services.
• Ownership of RFP/RFQ development, supplier evaluation, cost modeling, Total Cost of Ownership analysis, negotiations, and award recommendations.
• Exposure to major capital projects and plant operations within the energy and utilities industry.
• Opportunity to negotiate both commercial and contractual terms and conditions rather than focusing solely on pricing.
• Work with Master Service Agreements, Alliance Agreements, purchase order contracts, and category management initiatives.
• Ability to independently manage complex sourcing projects while partnering with senior internal stakeholders and supplier leadership.

What You Will Do

• Lead moderate-to-complex competitive sourcing events from initial strategy development through supplier selection, negotiation, and contract award.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies for complex, high-value materials, engineered equipment, labor, and services.
• Develop and execute RFPs, RFQs, and other competitive bid events, including defining sourcing strategy and evaluating supplier responses.
• Build and evaluate Total Cost of Ownership analyses, cost models, financial comparisons, and supplier proposals to support sourcing decisions.
• Lead supplier negotiations focused on pricing, commercial requirements, and contractual terms and conditions.
• Participate directly in contract review and redlining, including areas such as limitation of liability, indemnification, warranties, insurance requirements, termination rights, and performance guarantees.
• Develop supplier award recommendations based on cost, risk, technical requirements, commercial terms, and overall business value.
• Engage directly with middle and senior-level supplier and manufacturer leadership throughout sourcing and negotiation processes.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance, process improvements, and greater supply-chain efficiency.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and serve as a key point of contact between suppliers and internal business partners.
• Support post-award supplier activities, including contract administration, settlements, claims, disputes, amendments, change orders, pricing changes, and purchase order maintenance.
• Support sourcing and contracting activities associated with capital projects, plant operations, outages, and equipment purchases.
• Manage and support Master Service Agreements, Alliance Agreements, purchase order contracts, and category strategies.
• Stay informed on assigned commodities, supply markets, supplier capabilities, diversity opportunities, and market conditions that could impact future procurement.
• Participate in change-management efforts to successfully implement sourcing strategies across the organization.
• Provide guidance, assistance, and cross-training to other sourcing and procurement team members.

THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS

• Bachelor’s degree with approximately 5–10 years of related Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Contracting experience.
• Demonstrated experience personally leading moderate-to-complex sourcing events from start to finish.
• Strong experience developing sourcing strategies and leading RFP/RFQ processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and award recommendations.
• Experience developing Total Cost of Ownership analyses and cost models to evaluate sourcing decisions.
• Strong contract negotiation experience, including direct involvement with contract language, terms and conditions, and redlines.
• Experience independently managing sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and complex procurement initiatives.
• Strong business and financial acumen with demonstrated cost and financial analysis capabilities.
• Strong Microsoft Word skills, particularly working with contract documents, tracked changes, and redlines.
• Excellent planning, organization, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

Highly Preferred

• Experience supporting energy, utilities, power generation, power plants, major capital projects, or plant outages.
• Experience sourcing engineered equipment, plant equipment, materials, labor, and professional or technical services.
• Working knowledge of electric utility or power plant operations and equipment.
• Experience with strategic sourcing, category management, contract management, Master Service Agreements, and Alliance Agreements.
• Experience with e-sourcing and ERP/procurement platforms such as PowerAdvocate, Maximo, or similar systems.
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or similar Supply Chain certification.

What Will Set You Apart

• You have personally owned complex sourcing events rather than primarily processing purchase orders, requisitions, or quotes.
• You can clearly explain how you developed a sourcing strategy, managed stakeholders, evaluated suppliers, negotiated agreements, and made an award recommendation.
• You are comfortable negotiating contractual risk and legal/commercial terms, not just pricing and payment terms.
• You have hands-on experience building cost models and Total Cost of Ownership analyses to drive supplier selection.
• You are comfortable taking ownership of sourcing decisions and supplier discussions while working independently on complex projects.