Primary Services · 5 hours ago
Senior Procurement Sourcing Specialist
Primary Services is a growing utility provider known for operational excellence and promoting from within. The Senior Procurement Sourcing Specialist will play a critical role in supporting procurement operations, collaborating with business units and suppliers to ensure efficient and compliant purchasing processes.
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Responsibilities
Process purchase requisitions for materials and services into purchase orders using qualified suppliers and competitive pricing
Research and evaluate potential sources of supply and conduct RFQs in alignment with supply chain policies
Communicate directly with suppliers throughout RFQ, selection, ordering, and fulfillment activities
Coordinate with strategic sourcing teams to support strategic agreements and identify sourcing opportunities
Collaborate with internal requisitioners to align purchasing requirements with supplier capabilities and delivery timelines
Monitor, track, and report cost savings and procurement performance metrics with business units
Manage supplier delivery confirmations, performance issues, and invoice processing to support procure-to-pay execution
Update and maintain blanket and outline agreements to ensure accurate pricing and contract terms
Ensure compliance with established procurement processes, procedures, and controls
Identify opportunities for enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives based on demand and agreement utilization
Support outage planning and project-based procurement activities, including milestone tracking and reporting
Provide coaching and mentoring to junior procurement staff
Lead operational procurement process improvements, metrics development, and business-driven initiatives
Travel up to 25% to support business needs, suppliers, and project activities
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma required
5 or more years of professional procurement experience
Demonstrated negotiation experience in operational or sourcing environments
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Excel and Power BI
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field preferred
5–7 years of sourcing experience within regulated or large-scale operational spend categories preferred
Experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred
CPSM or other Institute for Supply Management certification preferred
Prior procurement experience supporting power generation, corporate services, IT, marketing, or similar categories preferred