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Associate Supply Chain Sourcing & Contracting Specialist, Capital Projects

$84.9k - $120k

Xcel Energy

  • Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55401, United States of America
  • Amarillo, Texas, 79101
  • 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.

    Associate Supply Chain Sourcing & Contracting Specialist, Capital Projects
    Position Summary

    With guidance from Supply Chain Capital Project Specialists, develop and execute engineering, procurement, & construction (EPC), engineered equipment, and construction services contract project sourcing strategies aligned with business stakeholder priorities for capital projects up to $30M. Utilize construction project contract expertise to procure EPC/turnkey contracts. Support strategies to achieve project savings targets. Support negotiations for commercial terms and contracts with suppliers. Manage risk mitigation and post award contract management plans, including KPIs and supplier reviews.

    Essential Responsibilities
    • With guidance, execute contracting and procurement strategy/tactics for smaller capital projects, sourcing for complex goods and services. Develop should cost models and project justifications. Participate in defining technical bid requirements, specifications, and specialized terms & conditions as required. Execute bidding events. Facilitate bid evaluation teams to analyze proposals and award business. Seek opportunities for value capture.
    • With guidance, apply contract knowledge, diligence, and integration of all contract components to ensure efficient project delivery management. Assist in the development, refinement, and application of the project delivery contracting strategy. Ensure invoices have proper supporting documentation and payment is not in excess of materials delivered or value of work completed. Support contractor training and compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
    • Negotiate contracts representing company interests in purchases associated with capital projects. Analyze, verify, and negotiate modifications, changes, or additional work orders that were not part of the original contract or purchase scope. Support dispute resolution and contract adjustments with 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. Maintain relationships with stakeholders and communicate sourcing project status. Execute post award contract management plans, including KPIs. Facilitate reviews with suppliers that contractor commitments and progress milestones are tracked in accordance with contractual terms & conditions and full value to the project is achieved.
    • With guidance, establish post award contract management plans. Monitor supplier performance to ensure supplier commitments and progress milestones are met and project value is achieved. Collaborate with Category Managers to support project needs in alignment with category strategies. Manage supplier relationships as assigned.
    • Develop and support capital project risk management strategies. Apply contract law knowledge to administer all project contract agreements and contractual forms. Manage contract risks and assemble documentation to obtain project specific insurance. Limit company liability by ensuring proper documentation.

    Minimum Requirements
    • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • Requires one year of procurement, sourcing, or logistics experience.
    • Project management experience is a plus.
    • Contract knowledge and negotiation skills required.
    • Requires knowledge and expertise in sourcing and supply chain management principles.
    • Willing to pursue and maintain Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification or equivalent.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and 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 Requirements
    • MBA and Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification or other supply chain certification preferred.
    • Three years of procurement or sourcing experience, including some construction project contract experience.
    • Strong project management skills.

    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. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

    Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at View email address on jobs2careers.com .

    Non-Bargaining

    The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $84,900.00 to $120,000.00 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 reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

    Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

    In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

    Deadline to Apply: 08/09/26

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    All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.

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