Senior Sourcing Specialist
Charlotte, NC
Category: Business Analysis
Industry: Energy
Standard Hours: Open
Reference ID: JN -102026-108951
Date Posted: 10/05/2026
Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/g5tsZU
Description:
Hybrid 3 days on-site in Charlotte, NC
The Senior Sourcing Specialist will lead complex competitive sourcing events, develop total cost of ownership analyses and cost models, and manage end-to-end sourcing strategies for high-value materials, equipment, and services. The role will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, drive supplier negotiations, and support award recommendations and contract execution. The position supports the Regulated and Renewables Energy business unit with equipment bid events, purchase order contracts, and management of Alliance and Master Service Agreements. Some travel may be required, including occasional overnight travel.
Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $35.00 to $40.00/hr. w2
JN -102026-108951
Responsibilities:
- Develop sourcing strategies for complex, high-value categories in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Plan and execute RFQs and RFPs, analyze supplier responses, and recommend awards.
- Negotiate with supplier and manufacturer leadership to drive savings and cost avoidance.
- Apply and negotiate contract terms and conditions, including liability, indemnification, warranties, insurance, termination, and performance guarantees.
- Lead change management activities to implement sourcing strategies effectively.
- Manage strategic supplier relationships and interfaces with internal partners and external suppliers.
- Oversee post-award supplier management, including settlements, claims, disputes, amendments, and change orders.
- Maintain purchase orders and agreements and resolve invoice mismatches and price changes.
- Provide market intelligence on commodities, supply sources, diversity opportunities, and conditions.
- Mentor and cross-train sourcing personnel on procurement tasks.
- Support RRE project managers on equipment bid events and purchase order contracts, including category management of Alliance and Master Service Agreements.
Experience Requirements:
- 5–10 years of related supply chain experience with a track record leading moderate to complex sourcing events end to end.
- Experience creating total cost of ownership analyses and cost models.
- Demonstrated contract negotiation experience with direct involvement in redlines.
- Supplier management experience, including post-award activities and dispute resolution.
- Experience with e-sourcing tools such as PowerAdvocate and ERP systems such as CAS or Maximo.
- Background supporting major utility projects, outages, or capital projects preferred.
- Experience sourcing labor/services, materials, and engineered equipment for power plants preferred.
- Project and contract management experience.
- Strong analytical, planning, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Certified Purchasing Manager or Certified Professional in Supply Management preferred.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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