operations
Posted May 7Sr. Supply Chain Sourcing and Contracting Specialist, Capital Projects
at Xcel Energy
Minneapolis, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- Develop, manage and execute large-scale engineering, procurement, & construction (EPC), engineered equipment, and construction services contract project sourcing strategies aligned with business stakeholder priorities.
- Utilize construction project contract expertise to procure construct EPC/turnkey contracts.
- Implement strategies to achieve project savings targets.
- Develop strategies and negotiate commercial terms and contracts with suppliers.
- Manage risk mitigation and post award contract management plans, including KPIs and supplier reviews to optimize successful project execution. Essential
- Lead the process to define technical bid requirements, specifications, and specialized terms & conditions.
- Execute bidding events.
- Lead bid evaluation teams to analyze proposals and award business.
- Coordinate with Category Management to leverage scale for recurring purchase opportunities and value capture.
- Lead the development, refinement, and application of the project delivery contracting strategy for assigned projects.
- Ensure contractor training and compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
- Deploy contract negotiation strategies and plans to facilitate negotiation of contracts representing company interests in purchases associated with large-scale capital projects.
- Analyze, verify, and negotiate modifications, changes, or additional work orders that were not part of the original contract or purchase scope.
- Resolve disputes and contract adjustments with critical suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Create and manage project plans for sourcing goods and services.
- Integrate sourcing and business project plans to develop enterprise-wide standardization of technology and equipment specifications.
- Execute post award contract management plans, including KPI development.
- Review with suppliers that contractor commitments and progress milestones are tracked in accordance with contractual terms & conditions and full project value is achieved.
- Manage post award contract management plans.
- Manage supplier performance to ensure commitments and progress milestones are met.
- Collaborate with Category Managers to support project needs in alignment with category strategies.
- Manage critical supplier relationships.
- Develop and lead capital project risk management strategies.
Requirements
- Requirements for Sr. Capital Project Sourcing Specialist: - Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related technical/analytical field. - MBA and Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) or other supply chain certification strongly preferred. - Requires five years of advanced contracting, sourcing, or logistics experience. - Project management
- experience required. - Expert contract knowledge, negotiation and project management skills required. - Requires advanced expertise in sourcing and supply chain management principles. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and significant
- experience with purchasing and sourcing systems is required. - Must be results-oriented and customer focused. - Strong interpersonal, relationship, and presentation skills are required. - Up to 20% travel; driver’s license required. Preferred
Benefits
- Manage contract risk and assemble documentation to obtain project specific insurance.
- Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $100,000.00 to $138,000.00 per year This position is eligible for the following
- benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition
Contact
- Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com .
- ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users.
- If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
Additional details
- Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.
- Responsibilities Execute contracting and procurement strategy/tactics for large-scale capital projects, sourcing for high value, complex goods and services.
- Utilize should cost models and project justifications.
- Apply expert contract knowledge, diligence, and integration of all contract components to ensure efficient project delivery management.
- Deepen relationships with stakeholders and communicate sourcing project status.
- Apply contract law knowledge to administer project contract agreements and contractual forms.
- Limit company liability by ensuring proper documentation. Minimum
- experience - Contract administration related to construction services - EPC Construction contracting
- experience - High Voltage Transmission Line and Substation construction contracting
- experience Highly preferred As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states.