Senior Sourcing Specialist

Job Title: Principal Sourcing Specialist

Location: Lebanon, PA 17042 (100% Onsite)

Travel: 10–20% (occasional visits to generation facilities)

Duration: 6 months (possible extension)

Pay Rate: $47.00 – $49.27/hour (W2)

Work Environment: Office Power Plant Operations

Schedule: Standard Business Hours

Job Overview

The Principal Sourcing Specialist is responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities in a power generation environment. This includes sourcing critical equipment and services for plant operations, negotiating supplier agreements, and ensuring timely delivery of materials that support generation reliability and outage schedules.

This role also contributes to complex sourcing initiatives, cost optimization strategies, and process improvements, while mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders ensuring competitive pricing and contract compliance
• Source and evaluate suppliers for plant materials, MRO (maintenance, repair & operations), and capital projects
• Lead RFQs/RFPs, perform bid analysis, and negotiate pricing and commercial terms
• Partner with plant operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to understand procurement needs
• Support sourcing for planned outages, emergency repairs, and major equipment replacements
• Coordinate with strategic sourcing teams on long-term agreements and supplier strategies
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and invoice resolution
• Maintain and manage blanket agreements and pricing catalogs
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Track cost savings, supplier KPIs, and procurement performance metrics
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing and procurement processes
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior sourcing/procurement staff

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of procurement/sourcing experience (preferably in industrial or energy environments)
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required; Power BI preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
• 5–7 years of sourcing experience in energy, utilities, manufacturing, or heavy industry
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP
• CPSM or equivalent supply chain certification

Key Skills

• Strong stakeholder management across operations, engineering, and finance teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, plant-driven environment
• Analytical thinking with strong cost and data analysis capability
• Experience working cross-functionally in operational settings
• Strong reporting, presentation, and communication skills

Working Conditions

• Hybrid environment: office setting plus exposure to active power plant sites
• May require PPE and adherence to plant safety protocols
• Occasional overtime during outages or critical projects
• Travel (10–20%) to support multiple generation facilities