Job Description
Company Profile
At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally-native, data-empowered solutions. Our client’s confidence in us is centered on exceptionally skilled, high-energy talent working with the support of the full Sand Cherry team. Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of continuing that success.
Overview
The Senior Procurement Specialist drives procurement activities across a high-value CAPEX materials and services portfolio for a power company. This position is responsible for translating procurement strategy into tangible outputs, decisions, and executed contracts, while continuously identifying opportunities to improve cost, efficiency, and supplier performance. This role combines ownership of procurement models, sourcing execution, supplier engagement, and cross-functional coordination to ensure timely, cost-effective, and risk-managed procurement outcomes.
This is a 3-6 month contract consulting project with the possibility of temp-hire for the right candidate. All qualified candidates must live in the United States and be fully authorized to work without requiring visa sponsorship or transfer. This role is remote in the US and will require monthly travel to client sites.
Responsibilities
Procurement Execution & Delivery (Hands-On Ownership)
- Own and drive end-to-end procurement activities including RFQs/RFPs, bid evaluations, negotiations, and award execution
- Manage procurement timelines and ensure alignment with project schedules, milestones, and delivery requirements
- Track and maintain procurement logs, award trackers, and supplier status updates including dashboard trackers and reporting frameworks
Strategic Sourcing & Commercial Optimization
- Develop sourcing strategies balancing cost, schedule, quality, and risk
- Analyze supplier markets and identify competitive and pricing benchmarks
- Support commercial negotiations, including pricing, terms, and risk allocation
- Continuously identify cost savings and value optimization opportunities
Procurement Analytics & Model Ownership
- Own complex Excel-based procurement and pricing models ensuring accuracy,
- Perform detailed analysis of bids, cost structures, and supplier proposals
- Maintain cost comparisons, cost models, and benchmarking analyses
- Generate procurement reports, summaries, and executive-ready materials
Supplier & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as a primary point of contact for suppliers
- Facilitate cross-functional alignment with different business teams on specifications, scope, and timelines
- Support resolution of supplier issues, delivery risks, and commercial disputes
Contracting, Risk & Compliance
- Support review, and execution of contracts, purchase orders, and commercial agreements
- Identify and manage procurement risks, including supply chain, pricing, and contract exposure
Process Improvement & Procurement Enablement
- Identify gaps in current procurement processes and implement improvements to workflows, templates, and tools
Standardize RFP formats, evaluation criteria, and supplier communication approaches
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field preferred)
5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or consulting with a procurement focus
Experience supporting high-value CAPEX procurement programs (in the billions)
Industry experience in power, energy or infrastructure procurement is preferred
Experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain within EPC, infrastructure, or capital project environments
Strong acumen and ability to evaluate supplier proposals and negotiate effectively
Proven ability to independently drive procurement processes from initiation through contract award
Advanced Excel proficiency with ability to build and enhance complex procurement and pricing models
Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, execution-focused consulting environment
Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams
Management consulting with sourcing or procurement focus is helpful
Our team is unique — we are passionate about what we do. At Sand Cherry, our Consultants know they are impacting and shaping our clients’ industries. We recognize our employees for their contributions. Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry. Sand Cherry is not a top-heavy organization. We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce. Discover the experience that only comes with self-responsibility in the workplace. Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients. Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our Consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.
