Capital Projects Sourcing Manager (New Orleans)

Downtown New Orleans, LA | Hybrid – Remote Fridays | Direct Hire

Advance your career with a growing Gulf South energy utility investing in major infrastructure and capital projects. Enjoy a $105,000–$120,000 base salary plus a 10% bonus , comprehensive benefits, and a 401(k) while benefiting from a hybrid schedule with Fridays remote . This direct-hire opportunity offers the chance to influence high-value sourcing strategies, manage major construction contracts, and work directly with senior and executive leadership.

The Capital Projects Sourcing Manager will lead strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives supporting major construction projects, capital investments, materials, and services. This high-visibility role combines capital project procurement, complex contract negotiations, supplier management, and commercial strategy to drive cost efficiencies and strengthen project execution. Working with operations, project teams, and executive stakeholders, the Capital Projects Sourcing Manager will oversee sourcing for projects valued at $20 million or more while advancing procurement performance across a growing regulated utility.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives supporting construction and capital projects valued at $20 million+ .
• Develop sourcing strategies and contracting plans aligned with project budgets, schedules, and operational requirements.
• Manage competitive bidding, supplier evaluations, commercial negotiations, contract awards, and implementation.
• Negotiate pricing, contract terms, service levels, and performance requirements to maximize value.
• Analyze market conditions, supplier capabilities, pricing trends, and cost drivers to guide sourcing decisions.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance evaluations, and contract compliance.
• Oversee contract lifecycle activities, including change orders, claims, disputes, and resolution.
• Establish supplier performance metrics, KPIs, and business review processes.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate spend, improve supplier agreements, and reduce procurement costs.
• Partner with project, operations, and executive stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with capital investment priorities.
• Present commercial recommendations, sourcing strategies, supplier performance, and procurement risks to senior leadership.
• Incorporate qualified local and diverse suppliers into sourcing strategies.
• Improve procurement processes, contracting efficiency, and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of strategic sourcing experience required.
• Capital project procurement and contracting experience required.
• Experience in the chemical, EPC, utility, and/or oil and gas industries required.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Accounting, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline required; MBA preferred.
• Experience sourcing construction services, materials, and equipment for large capital projects.
• Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements and managing contract changes, claims, and disputes.
• Experience working with senior business stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Experience developing supplier performance metrics and procurement KPIs.
• Coupa experience preferred ; familiarity with SAP, Ariba, Oracle, PowerAdvocate, or similar procurement platforms.
• Knowledge of gas utility materials, equipment, and services preferred.
• Experience working within regulated environments preferred.
• Ability to work onsite Monday–Thursday in downtown New Orleans, with Fridays remote.