Strategic Capital Project Sourcing Lead

Xcel Energy; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 112,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Amarillo, TX is seeking an experienced Sr. SC Capital Project Specialist to lead contracting for large-scale capital projects.

You will develop should-cost models, define bid requirements, run bidding events, and negotiate terms to secure project value while managing post-award performance. You will coach junior colleagues, align category strategies with stakeholder priorities, and ensure risk is mitigated through robust contract management and KPI tracking.

Qualifications

• Requires five years of advanced contracting, sourcing, or logistics experience.
• Project management experience required.
• Expert contract knowledge, negotiation and project management skills.
• Must be results-oriented and customer focused.
• Up to 20% travel; driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Execute contracting and procurement strategy/tactics for large-scale capital projects.
• Develop should cost models and project justifications.
• Lead the process to define technical bid requirements, specifications, and specialized terms & conditions.
• Execute bidding events.
• Lead bid evaluation teams to analyze proposals and award business.
• Coordinate with Category Management to leverage scale for recurring purchase opportunities.
• Lead post award contract management plans.
• Manage supplier performance and risk.
• Provide peer-level coaching to sourcing professionals.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Contract negotiation

Project management

Sourcing & procurement

Contract knowledge

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field

MBA preferred

CPSM certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Purchasing and sourcing systems

Job description

Xcel Energy in Amarillo, TX is seeking an experienced Sr. SC Capital Project Specialist to lead contracting for large-scale capital projects.

You will develop should-cost models, define bid requirements, run bidding events, and negotiate terms to secure project value while managing post-award performance. You will coach junior colleagues, align category strategies with stakeholder priorities, and ensure risk is mitigated through robust contract management and KPI tracking.