Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Applications are being accepted through: 2/6/26

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Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Are you looking to join an elevated team that supports a wide range of projects? Are you skilled in contracts, negotiations, and the management of solicitations? Are you able to provide high-level service to stakeholders? This opportunity may be the perfect fit for you. Our Procurement Services team is hiring a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support our strategic sourcing efforts, timing, and impact of contracting and purchasing functions. Our team is responsible for creating, managing, and renewing contracts, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and working with suppliers to negotiate terms for goods and services to support the success of Colorado Springs Utilities. You will establish, manage, and enhance relationships with our strategic business customers in this role.

This position differs from the Buyer positions in that the incumbents are responsible for purchasing goods and services, leveraging negotiated and executed agreements, and ensuring on-time delivery of such goods for the organization. Versus Sourcing Specialists who are called upon to facilitate making awards requiring expert judgment based on a firm foundation of experience and training, along with negotiation and management of contract agreements.

Please note that this position offers flexible scheduling following the six-month probationary period (e.g., the option to work 9-hour days, with every other Friday off, or a hybrid work schedule, which is a pre-determined blend of working from home and in the office).

What to look forward to:

- Responsible for sourcing events, including taking the lead on the RFx process (i.e., RFPs, RFIs, IFBs), working with stakeholders to ensure the selection of best-value suppliers through fair and ethical practices, while adhering to public procurement policies and procedures

- Manage procurement process from the creation of solicitation document up to notice to proceed, assuring notification to and approval at all appropriate stages in the process; identify procurement issues that could impede the procurement process

- Formulate, solicit, analyze, and award simple to complex assigned invitations for bids and requests for proposals, including collaboration on requirements

- Schedule, conduct, and direct pre-bid meetings and site visits; schedule, conduct, and direct oral presentations; evaluate bids and proposals, and make awards

- Create, negotiate, and manage contracts from drafting through execution

- Including negotiating legal terms and conditions in partnership with the City Attorney’s office – Utilities Division

- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal laws and regulations

- Negotiate and manage complex Statements of Work, Task Orders, Amendments, and other contractual methods for the management of projects

- Provide a high level of service by engaging with internal stakeholders through collaboration, training, and guiding advanced sourcing, supplier management, policies & processes, and risk mitigation practices

- Effectively collaborate with external stakeholders to ensure efficient delivery of a good or service through strong communication methods and coordination between all parties

- Facilitate cost analysis, negotiations, and strategies to achieve cost savings

- Evaluate supplier performance and reliability

- Participate in internal initiatives, such as supplier outreach, process writing, identifying/implementing efficiencies, developing internal training, etc.

Who You Are:

- Relevant and progressive experience in Procurement, Contract Administration, or Contract Management involving legal issues and negotiations

- Proven track record of success in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders

- Experience successfully communicating both verbally and in written form to high-level audiences

- Ability to analyze and interpret information necessary to make decisions

- Knowledge of industry processes and regulations is valued

- A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is valued

- Experience in Municipal (local or state) procurement policies and best practices is valued

- Experience in Maximo or GEP Smart is highly valued

- Professional Certifications in Supply Chain/ Procurement/Contract Management are valued (NIGP, ISM, etc..)

- Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

- Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a small amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

- Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions within an office working environment.

Who We Are:

- Check us out on our YouTube channel. (https://www.youtube.com/@SpringsUtilities)

- One of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation (over 500,000 customers)

- A national leader in reliability (power on an average of 99.991% of the time)

- Diamond Designation recipient from the American Public Power Association – a utility sector leader in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements

Our Commitment to Our Employees…

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don't just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge

- Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure

- Personal Leave –3 days per year

- Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year

- Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs

- Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

- Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility

- Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost

- Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan

- Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy

- Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities

- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses

- Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

- Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind

- Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans

- Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available

- Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans

- Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs

Additional Support

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance

- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education

- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness

ATTENTION:

- All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.

- Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.

- Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind, including H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas (with or without OPT or STEM work authorization), or any other employment-based visas. All eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and work authorization must not be based on any work visa.

Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Colorado Springs Utilities is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity in accord with Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, 38 U.S.C. § 4212, as amended (VEVRAA), and § 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (§ 503). In addition, no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), age, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis protected under state or federal law. Human Resources shall assure Colorado Springs Utilities’ benefits, classification, compensation, employee development, employee relations, and employment programs, conform to current legal and regulatory requirements and the provisions of Colorado Springs Utilities’ Affirmative Action Plan in accordance with VEVRAA and § 503.

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Job Type: Supply Chain/Procurement/Inventory Management