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Sourcing Leader-Data Center

System One • Houston, TX • 2h ago

Job Title: Sourcing Leader-Data Center

Location: Houston, Texas (77042)

Type: Contract To Hire

Compensation: $68.03 - $114.93 hourly

Contractor Work Model: Onsite

Overview

The Sourcing Lead is accountable for the end-to-end management of sourcing activities for assigned project packages, from supplier prequalification through award recommendation. This role ensures suppliers are technically capable, commercially competitive, and aligned with project safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.

The Sourcing Lead drives disciplined, transparent bid processes and works in close collaboration with engineering, contracts, and logistics teams to ensure a smooth transition from sourcing through procurement and project execution.

Key Objectives

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned material and service packages

Ensure all sourcing activities comply with company procedures and established project governance

Partner with engineering and construction teams to convert technical requirements into clear sourcing deliverables

Maintain full visibility of bid progress, commercial evaluations, and pre-award supplier performance

Identify sourcing risks and collaborate with the Supply Chain Manager to implement mitigation plans

Core Responsibilities

Prepare detailed sourcing plans and bidding schedules aligned with overall procurement strategy and project milestones

Identify, prequalify, and sustain a competitive supplier base for each assigned scope

Develop and issue RFQs; manage clarifications between suppliers and technical stakeholders

Lead Commercial Bid Evaluations (CBE) and coordinate Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE) with relevant disciplines

Compile and present award recommendations in full compliance with approval and documentation requirements

Support contract negotiations to ensure commercial terms reflect project objectives and risk considerations

Maintain accurate sourcing trackers, bid registers, and documentation to ensure full traceability and audit readiness

Experience

10-15 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management within large-scale construction or industrial environments

Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder bid processes

Strong commercial judgment with deep knowledge of supplier qualification, evaluation, and negotiation methodologies

Proven ability to coordinate across technical, commercial, and logistics teams to align sourcing deliverables with project requirements

Experience supporting Data Center or other mission-critical facility projects is preferred

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

12+ years of progressive sourcing experience within construction or industrial project environments

Preferred

Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent

Formal training in commercial evaluation, cost analysis, or supplier performance management

Client looking to move quickly! Apply today!

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

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