NRG Energy · 1 week ago
Principal Sourcing Specialist
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expNRG Energy is a dynamic company that encourages employees to take charge of their career and development journey. The Principal Sourcing Specialist will lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives for third-party spend categories, focusing on indirect services that support customer-facing business lines.
EnergySolarWind Energy
Responsibilities
Develop and articulate category sourcing strategies that support internal business needs, drive continuous improvement, leverage market intelligence, and optimize quality, cost, innovation, and relationship development within assigned categories
Leverage a strong knowledge of indirect service contracts, including the ability to read and interpret complex contract language, to negotiate master agreements and statements of work and establish supplier performance standards aligned with business objectives
Engage proactively with business unit leaders and stakeholders to collaborate on initiatives, create alignment, and support achievement of their business strategies and objectives
Coach peers and business unit management on all aspects of managing the contracting lifecycle
Resolve supplier conflicts and disputes, negotiate solutions, and implement corrective actions when necessary
Monitor and analyze industry trends and business activities to identify strategic sourcing opportunities and lead efforts to leverage improvements in cost, quality, or innovation
Manage supplier relationships to meet corporate or business unit needs, maintaining effective relationships with primary suppliers within assigned commodities or services categories
Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and external regulations, and reinforce adherence among business partners
Qualification
Required
5+ years in sourcing and contracting for third party service-related categories of spend in a relevant customer-facing industry
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline
Excellent interpersonal, motivational, and influencing skills for interacting with team members, business partners, suppliers, and management
In-depth knowledge of master agreement structuring, terms and conditions, redlining, and experienced in collaborating with legal and other support teams to minimize risk and secure best value terms
Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage workload with considerable independence
Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and time management
Understanding of competitive business environments and ability to react and adapt quickly to changing priorities
Ability to network both internally and externally to gather insights and identify options that deliver optimal value for the company
Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and presentation skills for producing and communicating clear, comprehensive, and concise reports
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Preferred
Experience with S4/HANA SAP, Coupa, and Ariba systems
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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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (31)
2024 (19)
2023 (25)
2022 (14)
2021 (9)
2020 (25)
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
2026-01-17
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