What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Sourcing Specialist III (Utility) position at Liberty Utilities Co.?
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.
At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America - a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.
We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you'll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.
The Sourcing Specialist III leads mid- to high-complexity sourcing events, drives commercial and financial analysis, and negotiates contracts in alignment with business and compliance requirements. The role conducts advanced market intelligence, supports the execution of sourcing strategies, and collaborates closely with stakeholders and Category Managers. The Specialist III also contributes to process improvements and mentors junior team members to enhance overall sourcing capability.
- Develop RFx plans and manage end-to-end sourcing events.
- Conduct detailed supplier assessments, scenario modeling, and total cost analysis.
- Prepare and present award recommendations.
- Lead contract negotiations for medium- and high-complexity sourcing initiatives.
- Partner with Legal on drafting and revision of commercial terms.
- Identify and mitigate commercial risks.
- Perform advanced market intelligence, benchmarking, and cost-base analysis.
- Build financial models to support sourcing recommendations.
- Provide insights to Category Managers to support strategy execution.
- Partner with stakeholders to define sourcing requirements and approaches.
- Manage tactical supplier interactions during sourcing events.
- Recommend and implement improvements to sourcing tools, templates, and processes.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field.
- Proven experience leading complex sourcing events and negotiations.
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling capability.
- Strong analytical capability and familiarity with procurement platforms.
- Strong negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
- Ability to influence, lead tasks, and manage competing priorities.
Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.
As the successful candidate
Our Mission
We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization-it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.
Our Vision
We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.
Our Guiding Principles
- Customer Centric
- Integrity
- Entrepreneurial
- Teamwork
- Owner mindset
- Outcome focused
- Continuous learning
What we offer
Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
401k Plan with matching
Share purchase/match plan
Leadership Development Program
Volunteer paid days off
Employee Assistance Program
Achievement fund
Free parking
Variety of Health & Wellness programs
Discount and Perks program
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.
Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.