Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Engineered Equipment

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

Benefits from day one

Flexible work schedule

On-site wellness center

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

CenterPoint Energy in Houston seeks a Strategic Sourcing Specialist for engineered equipment. You will execute defined category work, manage supplier relationships, and administer contracts to support capital projects.

You will coordinate with Engineering, Construction, and Operations to resolve routine issues and escalate risks with context. The role emphasizes procurement analytics, market monitoring, and long-lead item management.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience with involvement in sourcing events.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and SAP or equivalent ERP.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing events and supplier relationships without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute RFQ/RFP packages for engineered equipment sub-categories with oversight.
• Manage supplier Q&A and clarification process to ensure competitive integrity.
• Conduct bid evaluations with weighted scoring and TCO analysis; produce summaries for reviews.
• Draft award recommendation documentation ready for Procurement Manager review.
• Support multi-round negotiations including bid summary, price reduction requests, and counter-offers.
• Maintain supplier relationships and track performance against contract requirements.
• Assist in developing supplier performance scorecards with delivery, quality, and service data.
• Participate in supplier coordination calls and QBRs; track action items to resolution.

Skills

Sourcing events

RFQ/RFP

Contract administration

Supplier management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

CenterPoint Energy in Houston seeks a Strategic Sourcing Specialist for engineered equipment. You will execute defined category work, manage supplier relationships, and administer contracts to support capital projects.

You will coordinate with Engineering, Construction, and Operations to resolve routine issues and escalate risks with context. The role emphasizes procurement analytics, market monitoring, and long-lead item management.