NRG Energy · 3 days ago
Sourcing Project Manager
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expNRG Energy is a dynamic company that encourages employee growth and development. The Sourcing Project Manager is responsible for leading strategic sourcing initiatives and managing complex supplier relationships to achieve cost savings and efficiency in power generation categories.
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Responsibilities
Monitors corporate, business unit and industry activities to identify strategic sourcing opportunities and lead efforts to leverage improvements in cost and quality or to implement best practices
Leads the development, management, and implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned corporate wide commodities or services categories
Coordinates the sourcing plan for the assigned business unit and directs the sourcing initiatives and go-to market strategy for their portfolio of assigned spend categories. Significant guidance and collaboration with the Supply Chain Operational Purchasing Team in the planning and execution of transactional support, serving as an industry expert in related categories and supply chain matters
Monitors supplier and contract activity and identifies areas for improved cost savings. Regularly reviews and analyzes financial data to ensure the achievement of immediate cost savings, forecasts future savings impact, and communicates findings to the business unit customers and management
Leads cross-functional teams for sourcing initiatives and major capital projects. Develops project plans to achieve desired savings and efficiency results while meeting business unit customer needs. Oversees team’s work efforts to achieve plan and delivery dates, communicates status to business unit partners and management, presents findings and recommendations, and manages the implementation process
Negotiates or manages the negotiation of strategic supplier contracts and agreements for corporate-wide and business unit initiatives. Leads the negotiation of terms and conditions. Manages corporate risk while achieving desired total cost savings, performance results, quality requirements and delivery timelines. Utilizes sourcing best practices to lead initiatives and project teams efficiently and effectively
Manages complex strategic supplier relationships for the benefit of corporate-wide or business unit needs. Maintains effective relationships with suppliers within assigned commodities or services categories. Monitors and analyzes supplier activity for optimum financial, contractual, and performance levels. Regularly communicates with suppliers for continuous improvement
Collaborates with business unit partners and management to ensure effective communications through regular meetings to discuss future needs and plans, report on initiative or project activity, resolve supplier or product performance concerns and suggest areas to capture additional value. Collaborates with business unit partners to monitor and report savings and other key performance information. Manages problem resolution process with customers and suppliers to satisfactory outcomes
Maintains compliance with all company policies and procedures. Participates in the refinement of sourcing policies and best practices. Effectively resolves policy concerns and ensures compliance
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Strong negotiation skills
7 years or more of supply chain sourcing experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Engineering fields
Master's degree in Business Administration or Engineering related discipline
7 years of sourcing experience related to spend categories in the areas of major power generation capital project developments or operation and maintenance of power generation units
2 + years working with SAP applications
ISM Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
Benefits
Great company culture!
A competitive total compensation package, including annual incentive
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Benefits on the first day of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short Term Disability, Wellness program, etc.
Company-paid life insurance and disability insurance
401 (k) plan to help save for retirement
Generous FTO plan, plus 10 company holidays, and 1 floating holiday
Numerous discounts, including electricity discounts on NRG brands
Company
NRG Energy
NRG Energy is an integrated power generation and supply firm that offers offsite solar, wind power, and smart grid retail services.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (31)
2024 (19)
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2022 (14)
2021 (9)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.99BKey Investors
Public Utility Commission of Texas
2025-09-24Post Ipo Debt· $4.9B
2025-08-04Post Ipo Debt· $216M
2024-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $1.88B
Leadership Team
Lawrence S Coben
President, CEO and Chair of the Board
Anne C Schaumburg
Lead Independent Director
Recent News
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