EPC Sourcing Manager

A Fortune 200 industry leader in utilities and energy is building out their strategic sourcing team, looking for experts in EPC contract management and negotiations. This role will require candidates to have an expertise in EPC contracts, construction, and CAPEX categories to create and implement strategic sourcing strategies for critical categories of spend across multiple business units. This position will drive business value and mitigate risk through competitive bidding, negotiation of commercial and legal terms, and analysis of data and market trends. This role is highly collaborative with suppliers and internal business partners, including Legal and business unit leadership, to drive efficiencies, reduce risk, and manage costs.

Responsibilities:

• Manage categories and provide oversight of associated purchases, including construction materials, EPC contracts, and capex projects. Perform category spend and risk analysis and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead negotiations of commercial and legal terms with new and incumbent vendors to mitigate risk, increase value, and provide flexibility to meet organizational needs.
• Develop sourcing strategies and lead key sourcing initiatives. Participate in special projects and resolve emergent issues as needed.
• Serve as the primary contact for resolving systemic/recurring supplier issues. Develop close working relationships with suppliers and business stakeholders. Monitor supplier performance to ensure contract terms are met or exceeded.
• Provide direction to contract administrators, procurement and sourcing specialists, and other supply personnel within assigned categories.
• Identify and implement sourcing and category management best practices. Track and forecast market trends for construction and EPC contracts. Support Emergency Response activities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in business, engineering, science, or related field with 4-7 years' experience or in lieu of degree, 6-9 years' experience
• 3-5 years' experience in sourcing for EPC contracts, construction, and capital projects
• Demonstrated project and change management skills
• Knowledge of category and supply management concepts
• Cross-functional/organizational team management and facilitation skills (internal and external)
• Data analysis capability and MS Office applications expertise
• Negotiation skills. Ability to hold Suppliers accountable for performance
• Conflict management experience
• Availability for travel across company sites, Supplier locations, and business units as needed

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation with annual bonus potential
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and retirement benefits
• Joining a rapidly growing industry leader with a proven track record of growth and prioritizing internal promotions
• Hybrid Flexibility
  

If this role piques your interest and feel this would be a great next step in your career, please apply in today!