Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Energy

Evergy; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergy is seeking a Sourcing Specialist II or Senior for the TDC Procurement team, based in Kansas City, MO or Topeka, KS. The role focuses on day-to-day sourcing, supplier relationships, and contract management to support Transmission, Distribution, and corporate partners.

The position requires 2+ years in supply chain or related fields, with strong negotiation, MS Office skills, and familiarity with SCM/ERP tools. Office-based role with occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of progressively increasing responsibility in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, or Business Operations.
• Experience in the energy, utilities, manufacturing, or construction industry is preferred.
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, CoPilot and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft, Zycus and/or other SCM/ERP software is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field is not required however preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and model application of business partner relationship management principles and day-to-day execution of responsibilities to achieve expected results. Build customers’ understanding of enterprise requirements and SCM strategic direction, in addition to seeking ways to improve customer satisfaction.
• Source and contract for complex materials and services, above the bid the threshold, often as part of a cross-functional team, in a manner consistent with procurement policies and plans that generates economic value and reduced risk.
• Review, negotiate, and obtain final approval of any deviations from corporate procurement policies and procedures and terms and conditions on Statements of Work and Master Agreements.
• Update contract changes via Amendments and resolves purchase order match exceptions.

Skills

Relationship management

Sourcing events

Negotiation

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

PeopleSoft

Zycus

Job description

Evergy is seeking a Sourcing Specialist II or Senior for the TDC Procurement team, based in Kansas City, MO or Topeka, KS. The role focuses on day-to-day sourcing, supplier relationships, and contract management to support Transmission, Distribution, and corporate partners.

The position requires 2+ years in supply chain or related fields, with strong negotiation, MS Office skills, and familiarity with SCM/ERP tools. Office-based role with occasional travel may be required.