Sourcing Specialist

Sourcing Specialist

Contract: 12+ months contract (High Possibility of extension)

Location: Michigan (Hybrid)

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Sourcing Specialist to support procurement and sourcing activities across multiple business units within a growing utility organization.

This position will support a variety of business functions, including Electric, Gas, Generation, IT, and Corporate Services. The successful candidate will play an important role in managing sourcing activities, coordinating contract negotiations, facilitating procurement processes, and ensuring contracts and purchasing requests move efficiently through the appropriate approval channels.

The organization is experiencing increased business demand, particularly within its electric utility operations and data center-related projects, creating a need to expand its sourcing and procurement capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of sourcing or procurement experience, a solid understanding of contract structures, experience working with ERP systems, and the ability to coordinate effectively with contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and procurement activities across multiple business units, including Electric, Gas, Generation, IT, and Corporate Services.
• Coordinate sourcing initiatives, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and other competitive bidding processes.
• Review and support contract development, ensuring appropriate contract structures, terms, and requirements are addressed.
• Coordinate contract negotiations with contractors and suppliers to support favorable business outcomes.
• Manage contract routing processes, including obtaining required internal approvals and coordinating signatures from relevant stakeholders.
• Work closely with internal business partners, procurement teams, legal departments, and external vendors to facilitate sourcing and contracting activities.
• Utilize ERP and procurement systems to manage sourcing activities, purchase requests, contract documentation, and related processes.
• Monitor sourcing activities and contract progress to ensure deadlines, approvals, and procurement requirements are met.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, contract documentation, and sourcing-related information.
• Support process improvements and ensure compliance with established procurement policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, purchasing, or strategic sourcing.
• Working knowledge of contract structures, contract review, and negotiation processes.
• Experience coordinating contract approvals, routing documents for signatures, and managing contract execution workflows.
• Understanding of sourcing processes, including RFPs, RFIs, competitive bidding, and vendor selection.
• Experience working with an ERP or procurement system such as SAP or comparable platforms.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple sourcing activities, deadlines, and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in the utility, energy, oil and gas, or electric power industry.
• Experience supporting procurement activities for infrastructure, construction, engineering, or data center-related projects.
• Relevant professional certifications in procurement, sourcing, supply chain management, or contracting are beneficial.

Work Location & Schedule

This is a hybrid position based at one of the organization's service centres throughout Lower Michigan.

Potential office locations include:

• Jackson, MI
• Lansing, MI
• Kalamazoo, MI
• Grand Rapids, MI
• Royal Oak, MI
• Livonia, MI
• Saginaw, MI
• Bay City, MI

Onsite Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

Remote Schedule: Wednesday and Friday

First-Day Requirement:

The selected candidate must report to the Jackson, MI office on their first day for team introductions and equipment pickup. Following the first day, the candidate will work from their assigned service centre according to the hybrid schedule.

Interview Process

• One round of virtual interviews.