Sourcing Specialist I / Procurement Specialist

Overview

Aquent is partnering with a prominent organization dedicated to delivering essential services within the energy sector. This forward-thinking company is committed to innovation, operational excellence, and strategic growth, consistently seeking to optimize its processes and enhance its service delivery. Join a team that values strategic partnerships and impactful contributions, where your expertise will directly influence critical infrastructure and operational efficiency.

Are you ready to make a significant impact by shaping strategic procurement initiatives for vital engineering and construction projects? This is your chance to step into a dynamic role where you will be instrumental in ensuring the seamless execution of large-scale capital projects and operational objectives. You will directly contribute to the company’s success and resilience, influencing critical operations and fostering innovation in a vital industry. If you’re a highly motivated and experienced professional eager to lead complex sourcing activities, drive value, and foster key supplier relationships, this opportunity is for you!

Your Impact

• Lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing strategies and competitive procurement events for engineering, construction, and professional service categories.
• Negotiate complex contracts, pricing, commercial terms, and risk provisions with suppliers to secure optimal outcomes.
• Develop and nurture strategic supplier relationships, aligning them with operational and capital project objectives.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to deeply understand business requirements and craft procurement solutions that align with company goals.
• Proactively identify and implement opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, supplier consolidation, and risk reduction.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including amendments, renewals, funding strategies, and performance monitoring.
• Provide expert procurement guidance and ensure the timely execution of sourcing activities for large capital projects.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of spend data, market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry developments to inform and refine procurement strategies.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Operations, Engineering, and other internal teams to resolve complex procurement challenges.
• Mentor junior procurement professionals, sharing your category expertise and contributing to organizational growth.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in negotiating complex service agreements and commercial contracts.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to influence decisions and drive results across multiple functional teams.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience supporting capital projects or working within utility, industrial, infrastructure, engineering, or construction environments.