Associate Supply Chain Sourcing, Contracting Specialist – Capital Projects

Xcel Energy

Associate Specialist in Supply Chain executing procurement for capital projects and managing supplier relationships. Collaborating with stakeholders to meet project savings targets and ensure compliance.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $84,900 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement and sourcing strategies, contract negotiation, and project delivery management. Proficient in supplier relationship management and contract law application to ensure compliance and value capture in capital projects.

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Contract KnowledgeNegotiation SkillsSourcing and Supply Chain ManagementProject Management ExperienceCertified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

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Hard Skills

ProcurementSourcingContract ManagementCost ModelingBid EvaluationRisk ManagementSupplier Performance MonitoringProject PlanningInvoice VerificationContract Law

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsRelationship ManagementPresentation SkillsCustomer FocusResults-Oriented

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuitePurchasing SystemsSourcing Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

Industry Keywords

Capital ProjectsContractual TermsValue CaptureStakeholder CommunicationSupplier Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

With guidance, execute contracting and procurement strategy/tactics for smaller capital projects, sourcing for complex goods and services.
Develop should cost models and project justifications.
Participate in defining technical bid requirements, specifications, and specialized terms & conditions as required.
Execute bidding events.
Facilitate bid evaluation teams to analyze proposals and award business.
Seek opportunities for value capture.
With guidance, apply contract knowledge, diligence, and integration of all contract components to ensure efficient project delivery management.
Assist in the development, refinement, and application of the project delivery contracting strategy.
Ensure invoices have proper supporting documentation and payment is not in excess of materials delivered or value of work completed.
Support contractor training and compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
Negotiate contracts representing company interests in purchases associated with capital projects.
Analyze, verify, and negotiate modifications, changes, or additional work orders that were not part of the original contract or purchase scope.
Support dispute resolution and contract adjustments with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Create and manage project plans for sourcing goods and services.
Integrate sourcing and business project plans to develop enterprise-wide standardization of technology and equipment specifications.
Maintain relationships with stakeholders and communicate sourcing project status.
Execute post award contract management plans, including KPIs.
Facilitate reviews with suppliers that contractor commitments and progress milestones are tracked in accordance with contractual terms & conditions and full value to the project is achieved.
With guidance, establish post award contract management plans.
Monitor supplier performance to ensure supplier commitments and progress milestones are met and project value is achieved.
Collaborate with Category Managers to support project needs in alignment with category strategies.
Manage supplier relationships as assigned.
Develop and support capital project risk management strategies.
Apply contract law knowledge to administer all project contract agreements and contractual forms.
Manage contract risks and assemble documentation to obtain project specific insurance.
Limit company liability by ensuring proper documentation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requires one year of procurement, sourcing, or logistics experience.
Project management experience is a plus.
Contract knowledge and negotiation skills required.
Requires knowledge and expertise in sourcing and supply chain management principles.
Willing to pursue and maintain Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification or equivalent.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with purchasing and sourcing systems is required.
Must be results-oriented and customer focused.
Strong interpersonal, relationship, and presentation skills are required.
Up to 20% travel; driver's license required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Program
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Health Care Reimbursement Account
Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Parental Leave