Sourcing Specialist (Construction – Supply Chain)

Primary Services · New orleans, United States

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.