Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Consulting Solutions; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Consulting Solutions is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist in Charlotte, NC, to lead assessments of opportunities, internal supply chains, and supply markets. The role involves developing, executing, and institutionalizing sourcing strategy with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in sourcing and negotiating complex categories, and can work with minimal supervision on large projects. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 5–10 years of related supply chain experience.
• Certified Purchasing Manager and/or Certified Professional in Supply Management preferred.
• Utility project experience including outages and capital projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Strategy Development: collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to create sourcing strategies for complex, high-value materials, equipment or services.
• Strategy Execution: prepare RFQs/RFPs, analyze supplier responses, and select optimal contractual solutions.
• Negotiation: engage with supplier leadership to drive cost avoidance and savings within contract terms.
• Change Management: participate in change strategies to ensure successful implementation of sourcing plans.
• Relationship Management: manage strategic supplier relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Supplier Management: oversee post-award activities, settlements, price changes, amendments and change orders.
• Subject Matter Expertise: stay informed on commodities, supply markets, diversity opportunities and market conditions.
• Mentorship: assist and train sourcing staff on procurement tasks.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerAdvocate

CAS

Maximo

Job description

*Some travel required, overnight travel may be required. Travel expenses reimbursed. Personal vehicle or rental car will be driven.

* The Senior Sourcing Specialist will lead the assessment of opportunities, internal supply chains, and supply markets, ultimately developing, executing, and institutionalizing the sourcing strategy.

A proven track record in sourcing and negotiating complex, high-value categories is essential. Individuals in this role are expected to manage their work with minimal supervision, develop proficient skills, and work independently on complex projects or issues. They should be fully competent in using concepts and procedures to identify problems, develop solutions, and take action to resolve them.

Key responsibilities include:

1. **Strategy Development**: Collaborating with key customers and cross-functional teams to develop sourcing strategies for complex, high-value materials, equipment, or services, including regional and enterprise-wide initiatives.

2. **Strategy Execution**: Developing requests for quotations and proposals, analyzing supplier responses, and working with cross-functional teams to determine the best solutions for awarding contracts and agreements.

3. **Negotiation**: Engaging with middle and upper-level management of suppliers and manufacturers, demonstrating a proficient understanding of client’s contractual terms and conditions. This includes driving cost avoidance and savings through supplier negotiations and process efficiencies.

4. **Change Management**: Participating in change management strategies with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of sourcing strategies.

5. **Relationship Management**: Managing supplier relationships at a strategic level and maintaining effective interfaces with internal business partners, external customers, and suppliers.

6. **Supplier Management**: Overseeing post-award supplier activities, settlements, claims, or disputes, and maintaining purchase orders and agreements. This includes handling invoice mismatches, price changes, amendments, and change orders.

7. **Subject Matter Expertise**: Staying abreast of commodities, sources of supply, diversity opportunities, and market conditions that may impact future procurement for assigned categories.

8. **Mentorship**: Providing assistance and cross-training to sourcing personnel on procurement tasks.

Additionally, this position supports the Regulated and Renewables Energy (RRE) business unit project managers with strategic sourcing initiatives for equipment bid events and purchase order contracts. It also involves managing Alliance Agreements and Master Service Agreements, including category management.

**Required/Basic Qualifications**

- Bachelors degree + 5-10 years related work experience in Supply Chain

**Desired Qualifications**

- Certified Purchasing Manager and/or Certified Professional in Supply Management

-Major utility experience supporting projects and outages and capital projects

- Sourcing labor/services, materials, and engineered equipment for power plants

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Demonstrated business and financial expertise

- Strong problem-solving/analytical skills

- Excellent oral and written communication skills

- Demonstrated ability to work independently

- Strong interpersonal skills - Cost and financial analysis skills

- Good business acumen

- Strong working knowledge of electric utility plant operations

- Previous strategic sourcing and contracting experience

- Project and contract management experience - Demonstrated interpersonal, leadership, and team-building skills

- Experience with e-sourcing tools (PowerAdvocate) and ERP systems (CAS, Maximo)

- Technical working knowledge of power plant equipment

- Operational Excellence

**Working Conditions**

This position follows a Hybrid Mobility Classification, meaning work will be performed both remotely and onsite (3 days) after the onboarding period.

Consulting Solutions and its family of companies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at: [e-mail].