Part - time purchasing employee in a hybrid role at a global manufacturer specializing in corrosion protection packaging solutions. Responsible for operational purchasing and supplier negotiations.
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Hybrid Principal Consultant, Strategic Sourcing – Major Transmission & Substation Projects
Posted 5 months ago
About the role
- Principal Consultant leading strategic sourcing for major transmission and substation projects. Collaborating with utilities and energy leaders to optimize capital delivery with specialized expertise.
Responsibilities
- Lead Strategic Sourcing for Major Projects – Design and execute sourcing strategies for EPC, materials, and services across multi-billion-dollar transmission and substation portfolios.
- Integrate Commercial and Technical Strategy – Align engineering, project management, and procurement functions to deliver best-value outcomes and supply resilience.
- Shape Market Engagement Models – Structure partnerships, master agreements, and framework contracts that improve agility and scale for long-lead and high-voltage components.
- Enable Execution at Speed – Stand up sourcing playbooks, governance models, and vendor management systems that move from decision to delivery faster.
- Advise Executives and Boards – Translate complex market and project dynamics into actionable strategies that inform capital planning and investment decisions.
- Coach and Develop Talent – Mentor client and Pioneer teams, building future sourcing and supply chain leaders who embody Pioneer’s values and performance standards.
Requirements
- 10–15+ years’ experience in strategic sourcing and supply chain leadership within utilities, EPC, or management consulting environments.
- Proven track record across multiple project cycles (initiation through commissioning) on transmission, substation, or grid modernization programs exceeding $500M+.
- Deep understanding of EPC sourcing, major materials procurement, and supplier relationship management.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience structuring RFPs, contracts, and negotiation strategies that balance risk and value.
- Strong expertise in contract administration — ensuring compliance, managing change orders, tracking deliverables, and maintaining alignment between commercial terms and project execution.
- Experience working inside or advising regulated utilities, with fluency in cost recovery, rate case alignment, and stakeholder management.
- Exceptional ability to influence senior executives, collaborate across functions, and operate within complex program environments.
Benefits
- meaningful time off and paid holidays
- parental leave
- 401(k) including employer match
- tuition reimbursement
- a broad range of health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, long and short-term disability, etc.
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