Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Energy & Utilities

Evergy; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 66,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergy in Kansas City, MO or Topeka, KS is seeking a Sourcing Specialist II or Sr for TDC Procurement. You will support day-to-day, emergent, near-term and long-term sourcing needs across Transmission, Distribution and Corporate partners, building strong relationships and driving value.

The role requires managing complex sourcing events, negotiating terms, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies, while coordinating with cross-functional teams and maintaining timely, accurate contract

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of progressively increasing responsibility in supply chain management, finance, engineering, or business operations.
• Experience in energy, utilities, manufacturing, or construction industry preferred.
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft, Zycus or other SCM/ERP software preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain or related field not required but preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate relationship management principles and drive customer satisfaction across enterprise requirements.
• Source and contract for complex materials and services above bid threshold with cross-functional teams.
• Review, negotiate, and approve deviations from procurement policies in SOWs and Master Agreements.
• Update contract changes via amendments and resolve PO match exceptions.

Job description

Evergy in Kansas City, MO or Topeka, KS is seeking a Sourcing Specialist II or Sr for TDC Procurement. You will support day-to-day, emergent, near-term and long-term sourcing needs across Transmission, Distribution and Corporate partners, building strong relationships and driving value.

The role requires managing complex sourcing events, negotiating terms, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies, while coordinating with cross-functional teams and maintaining timely, accurate contract