Principal Consultant leading strategic sourcing for major transmission and substation projects. Collaborating with utilities and energy leaders to optimize capital delivery with specialized expertise.
Responsibilities
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 Pioneer teams, building future sourcing and supply chain leaders who embody Pioneer’s values and performance standards.
Requirements
10–15+ years’ 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.
Strong 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.
Benefits
meaningful time off and paid holidays
parental leave
401(k) including employer match
tuition reimbursement
a broad range of health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, long and short-term disability, etc.
Job title
Principal Consultant, Strategic Sourcing – Major Transmission & Substation Projects
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