Sourcing Specialist (Construction - Supply Chain)

Join a growing Gulf South energy utility and play a key role in sourcing and procurement for large-scale construction and capital infrastructure projects valued at $20M . This full-time, direct-hire opportunity in New Orleans lets you influence major infrastructure investments, negotiate complex commercial agreements, and work directly with senior executives and C-suite leadership. Be part of an expanding organization where strategic procurement expertise drives operational performance, supplier relationships, and long-term growth.

The Sourcing Specialist will lead strategic sourcing and contracting initiatives supporting major construction and capital infrastructure projects. This highly visible role combines hands-on capital project procurement, complex contract negotiations, supplier management, and executive-level stakeholder engagement within the energy industry. Leveraging experience in the chemical, EPC, oil and gas, or utility sectors, the Sourcing Specialist will develop commercial sourcing strategies, oversee procurement of construction materials, equipment, and services, and influence high-value purchasing decisions that directly impact project execution and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement initiatives supporting construction and capital projects valued at $20 million .
• Develop strategic sourcing plans, contracting strategies, and procurement recommendations aligned with capital project requirements.
• Manage competitive bidding, RFPs, supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and award processes.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, service levels, performance standards, and contractual protections.
• Analyze market conditions, supplier capabilities, spend data, and cost drivers to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Manage procurement activities for construction materials, equipment, and professional services.
• Establish supplier performance metrics, KPIs, and vendor review processes.
• Oversee contract administration, compliance, change orders, claims, disputes, and resolution activities.
• Partner with engineering, construction, operations, finance, and supply chain stakeholders to align procurement with project objectives.
• Present sourcing strategies, commercial recommendations, supplier risks, and procurement results to senior stakeholders and C-suite executives.
• Develop supplier relationships that improve commercial value, service quality, and project delivery.
• Incorporate qualified local and diverse suppliers into competitive sourcing initiatives.
• Identify procurement process improvements that strengthen efficiency, compliance, and cost management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline required.
• Large capital project sourcing, contracting, and procurement experience required.
• Experience within the chemical, EPC, oil and gas, or utility industries required.
• 10 years of combined experience in supplier contracting, construction procurement, capital projects, or related supply chain functions.
• 4 years of capital project contracting and procurement experience required.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies and managing high-value construction or infrastructure procurement.
• Experience negotiating complex commercial contracts and managing supplier performance, change orders, claims, and disputes.
• Experience presenting procurement recommendations and commercial strategies to senior stakeholders and C-suite leadership.
• Strong executive-level communication and presentation skills.
• Coupa experience preferred.
• Experience with SAP, Ariba, Oracle, PowerAdvocate, or comparable procurement platforms.
• Knowledge of gas utility materials, equipment, and construction services preferred.
• Experience working in regulated environments and managing procurement KPIs preferred.