HKA Enterprises
Job Description
Posted: 12/11/2025 Industry: Clerical Job Number: 199826 Pay Rate: $36 / hour
HKA Enterprises is unable to support C2C. 3rdparty submissions and C2C requests will not be considered for any positions.
Description:
Pay: $36.00- $46.00 per hour DOE
*Some travel required, overnight travel may be required. Travel expenses reimbursed. Personal vehicle or rental car will be driven.*
The Senior Sourcing Specialist will lead the assessment of opportunities, internal supply chains, and supply markets, ultimately developing, executing, and institutionalizing the sourcing strategy. A proven track record in sourcing and negotiating complex, high-value categories is essential. Individuals in this role are expected to manage their work with minimal supervision, develop proficient skills, and work independently on complex projects or issues. They should be fully competent in using concepts and procedures to identify problems, develop solutions, and take action to resolve them.
Key Responsibilities
**Strategy Development**: Collaborating with key customers and cross-functional teams to develop sourcing strategies for complex, high-value materials, equipment, or services, including regional and enterprise-wide initiatives.
**Strategy Execution**: Developing requests for quotations and proposals, analyzing supplier responses, and working with cross-functional teams to determine the best solutions for awarding contracts and agreements.
**Negotiation**: Engaging with middle and upper-level management of suppliers and manufacturers, demonstrating a proficient understanding of client contractual terms and conditions. This includes driving cost avoidance and savings through supplier negotiations and process efficiencies.
**Change Management**: Participating in change management strategies with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of sourcing strategies.
**Relationship Management**: Managing supplier relationships at a strategic level and maintaining effective interfaces with internal business partners, external customers, and suppliers.
**Supplier Management**: Overseeing post-award supplier activities, settlements, claims, or disputes, and maintaining purchase orders and agreements. This includes handling invoice mismatches, price changes, amendments, and change orders.
**Subject Matter Expertise**: Staying abreast of commodities, sources of supply, diversity opportunities, and market conditions that may impact future procurement for assigned categories.
**Mentorship**: Providing assistance and cross-training to sourcing personnel on procurement tasks.
Supporting the Regulated and Renewables Energy (RRE) business unit project managers with strategic sourcing initiatives for equipment bid events and purchase order contracts; managing Alliance Agreements and Master Service Agreements, including category management.
Required/Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree + 5-10 years related work experience in Supply Chain
Desired Qualifications
Certified Purchasing Manager and/or Certified Professional in Supply Management
Major utility experience supporting projects and outages and capital projects
Sourcing engineered equipment for power plants
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated business and financial expertise
Excellent contract negotiation skills
Detail oriented
Strong planning/organizational skills
Strong problem-solving/analytical skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Strong interpersonal skills
Cost and financial analysis skills
Good business acumen
Strong working knowledge of electric utility plant operations
Previous strategic sourcing and contracting experience
Project and contract management experience
Demonstrated interpersonal, leadership, and team-building skills
Experience with e-sourcing tools (PowerAdvocate) and ERP systems (CAS, Maximo)
Technical working knowledge of power plant equipment
Operational Excellence
Working Conditions This position follows a Hybrid Mobility Classification, meaning work will be performed both remotely and onsite (3 days) after the onboarding period. Hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to the client facility. The primary office environment is based in the Plaza building with occasional plant visits to RRE assigned stations.
EEO Statement HKA is an EEO Employer who participates in the US Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify Program.
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HKA Enterprises is unable to support C2C. 3rdparty submissions and C2C requests will not be considered for any positions.
Description:
Pay: $36.00- $46.00 per hour DOE
*Some travel required, overnight travel may be required. Travel expenses reimbursed. Personal vehicle or rental car will be driven.*
The Senior Sourcing Specialist will lead the assessment of opportunities, internal supply chains, and supply markets, ultimately developing, executing, and institutionalizing the sourcing strategy. A proven track record in sourcing and negotiating complex, high-value categories is essential. Individuals in this role are expected to manage their work with minimal supervision, develop proficient skills, and work independently on complex projects or issues. They should be fully competent in using concepts and procedures to identify problems, develop solutions, and take action to resolve them.
Key Responsibilities
**Strategy Development**: Collaborating with key customers and cross-functional teams to develop sourcing strategies for complex, high-value materials, equipment, or services, including regional and enterprise-wide initiatives.
**Strategy Execution**: Developing requests for quotations and proposals, analyzing supplier responses, and working with cross-functional teams to determine the best solutions for awarding contracts and agreements.
**Negotiation**: Engaging with middle and upper-level management of suppliers and manufacturers, demonstrating a proficient understanding of client contractual terms and conditions. This includes driving cost avoidance and savings through supplier negotiations and process efficiencies.
**Change Management**: Participating in change management strategies with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of sourcing strategies.
**Relationship Management**: Managing supplier relationships at a strategic level and maintaining effective interfaces with internal business partners, external customers, and suppliers.
**Supplier Management**: Overseeing post-award supplier activities, settlements, claims, or disputes, and maintaining purchase orders and agreements. This includes handling invoice mismatches, price changes, amendments, and change orders.
**Subject Matter Expertise**: Staying abreast of commodities, sources of supply, diversity opportunities, and market conditions that may impact future procurement for assigned categories.
**Mentorship**: Providing assistance and cross-training to sourcing personnel on procurement tasks.
Supporting the Regulated and Renewables Energy (RRE) business unit project managers with strategic sourcing initiatives for equipment bid events and purchase order contracts; managing Alliance Agreements and Master Service Agreements, including category management.
Required/Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree + 5-10 years related work experience in Supply Chain
Desired Qualifications
Certified Purchasing Manager and/or Certified Professional in Supply Management
Major utility experience supporting projects and outages and capital projects
Sourcing engineered equipment for power plants
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated business and financial expertise
Excellent contract negotiation skills
Detail oriented
Strong planning/organizational skills
Strong problem-solving/analytical skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Strong interpersonal skills
Cost and financial analysis skills
Good business acumen
Strong working knowledge of electric utility plant operations
Previous strategic sourcing and contracting experience
Project and contract management experience
Demonstrated interpersonal, leadership, and team-building skills
Experience with e-sourcing tools (PowerAdvocate) and ERP systems (CAS, Maximo)
Technical working knowledge of power plant equipment
Operational Excellence
Working Conditions This position follows a Hybrid Mobility Classification, meaning work will be performed both remotely and onsite (3 days) after the onboarding period. Hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to the client facility. The primary office environment is based in the Plaza building with occasional plant visits to RRE assigned stations.
EEO Statement HKA is an EEO Employer who participates in the US Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify Program.
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