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Xcel Energy

Principal Supply Chain Sourcing & Contracting Specialist, Capital Projects

Salary$130k – $159k
LocationMinneapolis, MN, 55401
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience8+ yrs
DepartmentSupply Chain
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 19, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live6h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have9
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related technical/analytical field
Eight years of advanced contracting, sourcing, or logistics experience
Project management experience
Expert contract knowledge, negotiation and project management skills
Advanced expertise in sourcing and supply chain management principles
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Significant experience with purchasing and sourcing systems
Results-oriented and customer focused
Strong interpersonal, relationship, and executive-level presentation skills
Nice to have2
MBA
Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) or other supply chain certification
Eligibility1
Up to 20% travel; driver’s license required
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
Annual incentive program
Medical/pharmacy plan
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Dependent care reimbursement account
Health care reimbursement account
Health savings account (hsa)
Limited purpose FSA
Transportation reimbursement account
Short term disability (std)
Long term disability (ltd)
Employee assistance program (eap)
Fitness center reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (pto)
Holidays
Volunteer paid time off (vpto)
Parental leave
About the company
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.
Principal Supply Chain Sourcing & Contracting Specialist, Capital Projects
Position Summary
Lead, develop, and execute large-scale engineering, procurement, & construction (EPC), engineered equipment, and construction services contract project sourcing strategies aligned with business stakeholder priorities. Utilize construction project contract expertise to procure construction EPC/turnkey contracts. Implement strategies to achieve project savings targets. Develop strategies and negotiate commercial terms and contracts with suppliers. Manage risk mitigation and post award contract management plans, including KPIs and supplier reviews to optimize successful project execution. Provide peer-level coaching and guidance support to other sourcing specialists upon request or as directed by manager. With leadership, activity engage in the BU project planning process to ensure timely deployment of category-level strategies and securing necessary lead time to support project directed sourcing activities.
Essential Responsibilities
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Execute contracting and procurement strategy/tactics for large-scale capital projects, sourcing for high value, complex goods and services. Develop should cost models and project justifications. Lead the process to define technical bid requirements, specifications, and specialized terms & conditions. Execute bidding events. Lead bid evaluation teams to analyze proposals and award business. Coordinate with Category Management to leverage scale for recurring purchase opportunities and value capture.
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Apply expert contract knowledge, diligence, and integration of all contract components to ensure efficient project delivery management. Lead the development, refinement, and application of the project delivery contracting strategy for assigned projects. Ensure contractor training and compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
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Develop complex contract negotiation strategies and plans to facilitate negotiation of contracts representing company interests in purchases associated with large-scale capital projects. Analyze, verify, and negotiate modifications, changes, or additional work orders that were not part of the original contract or purchase scope. Resolve disputes and contract adjustments with critical suppliers and internal stakeholders.
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With leadership, activity engage in the BU project planning process to ensure timely deployment of category-level strategies and securing necessary lead time to support project directed sourcing activities. 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. Deepen relationships with stakeholders and communicate sourcing project status. Execute post award contract management plans, including KPI development. Review with suppliers that contractor commitments and progress milestones are tracked in accordance with contractual terms & conditions and full project value is achieved.
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Lead post award contract management plans. Manage supplier performance to ensure commitments and progress milestones are met. Collaborate with Category Managers to support project needs in alignment with category strategies. Manage critical supplier relationships.
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Develop and lead capital project risk management strategies. Apply expert contract law knowledge to administer project contract agreements and contractual forms. Manage contract risk and assemble documentation to obtain project specific insurance. Limit company liability by ensuring proper documentation.
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Provide peer-level coaching and provide guidance to other sourcing professionals aa they develop their contract management skills. Provide expert knowledge industry relevant advice and training to less experienced sourcing professionals through various hands-on and classroom type methods.
Minimum Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related technical/analytical field.
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MBA and Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) or other supply chain certification strongly preferred.
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Requires eight years of advanced contracting, sourcing, or logistics experience.
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Project management experience required.
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Expert contract knowledge, negotiation and project management skills required.
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Requires advanced expertise in sourcing and supply chain management principles.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and significant experience with purchasing and sourcing systems is required.
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Must be results-oriented and customer focused.
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Strong interpersonal, relationship, and executive-level presentation skills are required.
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Up to 20% travel; driver’s license required.
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
Our Values
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
Our Employee Commitments
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Work that makes a difference
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A team you can count of
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Opportunities to grow
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Rewards that help you thrive
Legal
Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.
Benefits
Non-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $130,000.00 to $159,000.00 per yearThis position is eligible for the following benefits: 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
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 10/02/26
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Accessibility Statement
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.
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