Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

Responsibilities: Lead sourcing and procurement activities supporting construction projects and services valued at $20 million+.Develop commercial sourcing strategies and contracting plans aligned with capital project and operational requirements. Lead competitive sourcing, supplier evaluation, negotiation, contract placement, and implementation. Optimize pricing, commercial terms, performance standards, service levels, and total value. Analyze market conditions, supplier capabilities, rates, incentives, and cost drivers to inform sourcing decisions. Manage strategic material procurement and supplier relationships in partnership with business stakeholders. Establish supplier performance frameworks, KPIs, and business review processes. Provide contract lifecycle oversight, including compliance, change orders, claims, disputes, and resolution. Leverage aggregated spend to improve pricing, contractual terms, and supplier service levels. Partner with project, operations, and executive stakeholders to ensure early Supply Chain involvement in planning and execution. Present sourcing strategies, commercial recommendations, risks, and supplier performance information to senior and C-suite leadership. Incorporate diverse and local suppliers into sourcing strategies in alignment with procurement requirements. Identify opportunities to streamline procurement workflows and improve operational efficiency.

Qualifications: 7+ years of strategic sourcing experience required. Capital project contracting and procurement experience required. Experience within the chemical, EPC, utility, and/or oil and gas industry required. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline required; MBA preferred. Experience developing and executing sourcing strategies for large construction or capital project spend. Demonstrated experience with commercial negotiations, complex contracts, supplier performance, change orders, claims, and dispute resolution. Experience working directly with senior business stakeholders and executive leadership. Coupa experience preferred. Experience with SAP, Ariba, Oracle, Power Advocate, or other sourcing/procurement platforms. Knowledge of gas utility materials, equipment, and services highly desirable. Experience working within regulated environments preferred. Experience developing and managing supplier and procurement KPIs. Ability to work onsite Monday through Thursday in New Orleans, LA, with Fridays remote.