Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Construction Services)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Construction Services)

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Distribution Strategic Sourcing, will lead enterprise-wide sourcing strategies focused on construction services supporting large-scale capital and infrastructure projects. This role is highly project-driven, with a strong emphasis on pre-planning, contractor strategy, and supplier selection for complex, multi-billion-dollar initiatives. Manage sourcing and contracting activities for multi-billion-dollar portfolios (typically $3B–$4B in spend

The ideal candidate brings deep experience managing procurement for major construction or EPC projects , with exposure to utilities such as power, gas, and electric infrastructure (including poles and distribution systems) . This role operates at an enterprise level, driving sourcing strategies across multiple concurrent projects rather than a single project scope.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide sourcing strategies for construction services across multiple large-scale capital projects
• Partner closely with project engineers, project managers, and cross-functional stakeholders during early planning and pre-construction phases
• Identify, evaluate, and select engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms and service providers aligned with project requirements
• Manage sourcing and contracting activities for multi-billion-dollar portfolios (typically $3B–$4B in spend)
• Oversee the end-to-end contract lifecycle , from strategy and vendor selection through contract execution and governance
• Drive category management and supplier governance to optimize cost, performance, supplier diversity, and total value
• Lead complex negotiations and develop commercial strategies for high-value service contracts
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment across enterprise priorities and sourcing strategies
• Establish and monitor KPIs, SLAs, and vendor performance metrics to ensure service excellence
• Conduct spend analysis, benchmarking, and business case development to support sourcing decisions
• Communicate sourcing strategies, risks, and performance insights to senior and executive leadership
• Lead and develop high-performing teams, including Portfolio Managers, Category Leads, and Procurement Managers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or construction services procurement
• Proven experience managing sourcing for large-scale capital or infrastructure projects ($500M–$1B+ or higher)
• Strong experience in construction services procurement (NOT materials) at an enterprise level
• Experience working in EPC environments or large construction programs
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation, supplier strategy, and stakeholder management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in utility industry (power, gas, electric distribution)
• Experience managing multi-billion-dollar spend portfolios ($3B–$4B+)
• MBA or advanced degree
• Certifications such as CPSM, Six Sigma , or equivalent
• Strong proficiency in SAP/SRM, Ariba, and sourcing/analytics tools
• Proven leadership experience managing large, cross-functional teams

Key Differentiators (Based on Hiring Manager Input)

• Strong focus on construction services sourcing , not materials procurement
• Heavy involvement in pre-planning and early-stage project strategy
• Experience selecting and managing consulting firms, system integrators, and EPC contractors
• Enterprise-level mindset— driving strategy across multiple projects , not just executing within one
• Experience supporting mega projects within utilities or infrastructure sectors