Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Supply Chain)

Job Summary/Purpose

Delta Utilities is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist as a subject matter expert in sourcing strategies, utilizing market conditions, supplier performance management and contracting. This role will involve optimizing supplier relationships, driving cost savings, ensuring supply chain resilience and contributing to the company’s overall operational efficiency, diversity, and sustainability goals.

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will provide supply chain oversight and leadership to assigned business unit or category to ensure solicitation, placement and implementation of contracts are robust and in accordance with Delta Utilities’ Procurement Policy. This role will collaborate with assigned business unit teams to manage contract throughout the life cycle.

As part of a fast-paced environment the Strategic Sourcing Specialist must be hands-on, adaptable and entrepreneurial. The ideal candidate will be able to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day execution.

Accountabilities And Essential Functions

- Define and lead overarching strategies, for sourcing assigned categories or projects ensuring alignment with company goals and operational leads.

- Evaluate rates, incentives, and cost structures of contracts to Influence organizational decision making by providing insights on markets trends, supplier innovations and cost drivers.

- Develop sourcing strategies to optimize the supply base and achieve economies of scale.

- Implement supplier relationship frameworks to manage supplier performance, encourage innovation and ensure long-term partnerships.

- Lead negotiations and contract development for companywide agreements

- Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders to ensure SC engagement

- Facilitate supplier’s journey and engagement within Delta Utilities

- Actively promote strong safety behaviors and ensure the team always puts safety first

- Perform Bid–Evaluate–Award activities in line with SC policy and processes

- Manage compliance with contract provisions and administer contract change orders in collaboration with the business unit and the change order process

- Execute contract governance and provide oversight of supplier performance management, including claims management and dispute management/resolution

- Establish and maintain professional relationships with suppliers based on the highest ethical business practices as set forth in the Standards of Conduct and Integrity and Delta Utilities’ Supply Chain Policies

- Leverage purchasing power of aggregated spending, resulting in maximized price, contractual terms and vendor service levels.

- Ensure inclusiveness of diverse and local suppliers in alignment with Delta Utilities commitments and the procurement policy

- Contribute to the development and implementation of standard operating procedures for the supply chain team.

- Recommend improvements to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency

- Utilize Oracle WACS as needed to create contracts and POs

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, Finance or other related discipline - MBA Preferred

Minimum Experience Required Of The Position

- 5+ years of combined supplier contracting, category management, capital projects, renewable energy, or other related supply chain experience

- Energy industry experience in contracting and procurement preferred

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred Of The Position

- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

- Proficiency in Category management tools (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Coupa,Oracle) and Microsoft Office

- Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills

- Knowledge of gas utility materials, equipment and services is highly desirable.

- Familiarity with regulated environments is desirable

- Knowledge of execution of key performance indicators

- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.

Any Certificates, Licenses, Etc. Required For The Position

- None

Physical Requirements

- Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop.

- Able to sit for extended periods of time.

- Able to operate a copy machine, fax machine, calculator, telephone and other miscellaneous office equipment.

- Able to exert up to 10 Lbs. of force occasionally, and /or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push or otherwise move objects.

Working Conditions

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Accountabilities and Essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities.

- Job duties are performed in a normal and clean office environment with normal noise levels.

- Work is predominately done while standing or sitting.

- The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize and analyze are required.

- Able to work regular hours, with occasional overtime.

About Delta Utilities

Delta Utilities is a natural gas utility headquartered in New Orleans that provides safe, reliable natural gas services across Louisiana and Mississippi. We understand the value of dependable energy and our important role in building stronger, more resilient communities. Delta Utilities is a $1.7 billion organization that represents 600,000 customers and is among the top 40 natural gas utilities in the United States.

Delta Utilities acquired CenterPoint Energy's natural gas utility operations in Louisiana and Mississippi in April 2025 and acquired Entergy's natural gas utilities in Baton Rouge and New Orleans in July 2025.

Delta Utilities is regulated by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the Mississippi Public Service Commission, and the New Orleans City Council. We work closely with our regulatory agencies to deliver safe and reliable natural gas service and maintain fair rates for our customers.

Learn more at https://deltautilities.com.

Delta Utilities and associated entities are equal-opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.