Pioneer Management Consulting
Principal Consultant,Strategic Sourcing Major Transmission & Substation Projects
Pioneer Management Consulting, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Principal Consultant, Strategic Sourcing – Major Transmission & Substation Projects
Pioneer Management Consulting partners with utilities and energy leaders to deliver clarity, alignment, and execution across their most complex portfolios. We specialize in transforming capital delivery—standing up major programs, optimizing portfolios, and enabling high-performance teams that drive measurable outcomes.
Core Values:
Humble. Hungry. Connected. We roll up our sleeves, chase excellence, and build lasting partnerships grounded in trust and respect.
The Role:
We’re seeking a Principal Consultant with deep expertise in strategic sourcing, contracting strategy, and supply chain optimization for major transmission and substation capital projects. This leader will guide clients through the full sourcing lifecycle—from early capital planning and market intelligence through contract execution and vendor performance management—while integrating seamlessly with project controls, engineering, and construction delivery.
What You'll Do:
Lead strategic sourcing for major projects—design and execute sourcing strategies for EPC, materials, and services across multi‑billion‑dollar transmission and substation portfolios.
Integrate commercial and technical strategy—align engineering, project management, and procurement functions to deliver best‑value outcomes and supply resilience.
Shape market engagement models—structure partnerships, master agreements, and framework contracts that improve agility and scale for long‑lead and high‑voltage components.
Enable execution at speed—stand up sourcing playbooks, governance models, and vendor management systems that move from decision to delivery faster.
Advise executives and boards—translate complex market and project dynamics into actionable strategies that inform capital planning and investment decisions.
Coach and develop talent—mentor client and internal teams, building future sourcing and supply chain leaders who embody Pioneer's values and performance standards.
What You Bring:
10‑15+ years of experience in strategic sourcing and supply chain leadership within utilities, EPC, or management consulting environments.
Proven track record across multiple project cycles (initiation through commissioning) on transmission, substation, or grid modernization programs exceeding $500M.
Deep understanding of EPC sourcing, major materials procurement, and supplier relationship management.
Strong commercial acumen with experience structuring RFPs, contracts, and negotiation strategies that balance risk and value.
Expertise in contract administration—ensuring compliance, managing change orders, tracking deliverables, and maintaining alignment between commercial terms and project execution.
Experience working inside or advising regulated utilities, with fluency in cost recovery, rate‑case alignment, and stakeholder management.
Exceptional ability to influence senior executives, collaborate across functions, and operate within complex program environments.
Who You Are:
You embody Pioneer's core values—Humble, Hungry, Connected.
You check your ego at the door, listen first, value diverse perspectives, and lead through influence and collaboration.
You have a bias for action, constantly looking for ways to improve, learn, and raise the bar.
You thrive in ambiguity, drive clarity where it doesn’t exist, and bring trust, authenticity, and accountability to all relationships.
You are a seasoned consultant who has navigated multiple major project cycles and understands what it takes to deliver in high‑stakes environments.
Why Pioneer:
Opportunity to shape sourcing strategies for some of the largest capital programs in North America.
Working alongside elite consultants and industry leaders driving change across utilities and infrastructure.
Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth potential within an entrepreneurial firm scaling nationally.
A culture that values authenticity, accountability, and impact.
Benefits:
Pioneer is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) including employer match, tuition reimbursement, and a broad range of health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, long and short‑term disability, etc.
The estimated salary range for this role is $134,000 – $201,600 annually. This range is unique to every candidate and is based on skillset, years of experience, and breadth of knowledge. Bonuses and other incentives are awarded at the Company's discretion and are based upon individual contributions and overall company performance.
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Core Values:
Humble. Hungry. Connected. We roll up our sleeves, chase excellence, and build lasting partnerships grounded in trust and respect.
The Role:
We’re seeking a Principal Consultant with deep expertise in strategic sourcing, contracting strategy, and supply chain optimization for major transmission and substation capital projects. This leader will guide clients through the full sourcing lifecycle—from early capital planning and market intelligence through contract execution and vendor performance management—while integrating seamlessly with project controls, engineering, and construction delivery.
What You'll Do:
Lead strategic sourcing for major projects—design and execute sourcing strategies for EPC, materials, and services across multi‑billion‑dollar transmission and substation portfolios.
Integrate commercial and technical strategy—align engineering, project management, and procurement functions to deliver best‑value outcomes and supply resilience.
Shape market engagement models—structure partnerships, master agreements, and framework contracts that improve agility and scale for long‑lead and high‑voltage components.
Enable execution at speed—stand up sourcing playbooks, governance models, and vendor management systems that move from decision to delivery faster.
Advise executives and boards—translate complex market and project dynamics into actionable strategies that inform capital planning and investment decisions.
Coach and develop talent—mentor client and internal teams, building future sourcing and supply chain leaders who embody Pioneer's values and performance standards.
What You Bring:
10‑15+ years of experience in strategic sourcing and supply chain leadership within utilities, EPC, or management consulting environments.
Proven track record across multiple project cycles (initiation through commissioning) on transmission, substation, or grid modernization programs exceeding $500M.
Deep understanding of EPC sourcing, major materials procurement, and supplier relationship management.
Strong commercial acumen with experience structuring RFPs, contracts, and negotiation strategies that balance risk and value.
Expertise in contract administration—ensuring compliance, managing change orders, tracking deliverables, and maintaining alignment between commercial terms and project execution.
Experience working inside or advising regulated utilities, with fluency in cost recovery, rate‑case alignment, and stakeholder management.
Exceptional ability to influence senior executives, collaborate across functions, and operate within complex program environments.
Who You Are:
You embody Pioneer's core values—Humble, Hungry, Connected.
You check your ego at the door, listen first, value diverse perspectives, and lead through influence and collaboration.
You have a bias for action, constantly looking for ways to improve, learn, and raise the bar.
You thrive in ambiguity, drive clarity where it doesn’t exist, and bring trust, authenticity, and accountability to all relationships.
You are a seasoned consultant who has navigated multiple major project cycles and understands what it takes to deliver in high‑stakes environments.
Why Pioneer:
Opportunity to shape sourcing strategies for some of the largest capital programs in North America.
Working alongside elite consultants and industry leaders driving change across utilities and infrastructure.
Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth potential within an entrepreneurial firm scaling nationally.
A culture that values authenticity, accountability, and impact.
Benefits:
Pioneer is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) including employer match, tuition reimbursement, and a broad range of health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, long and short‑term disability, etc.
The estimated salary range for this role is $134,000 – $201,600 annually. This range is unique to every candidate and is based on skillset, years of experience, and breadth of knowledge. Bonuses and other incentives are awarded at the Company's discretion and are based upon individual contributions and overall company performance.
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