Sourcing Manager (EPC/Utilities)

EnergyLink Sourcing LLC serves as the centralized supply chain arm of Quanta Services and its operating companies. Our centralized approach enables us to establish stronger partnerships across our supplier and client networks, improve material availability, and drive greater certainty of delivery for our customers. We are proud to support dynamic projects that power communities and drive progress.

Our team is driven by integrity, responsiveness, and a commitment to delivering results. At EnergyLink, we believe in building long-term relationships with our clients, our partners, and our employees – grounded in trust, collaboration, and performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining top talent by offering competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

In Office:  Monday - Friday
392 County Road 50, Avon, MN 56310

Sourcing Manager – Build the Future of Energy

Join a mission-driven team delivering the next generation of energy infrastructure. EnergyLink, a Quanta company is seeking a people-focused Sourcing Manager with strong EPC experience—preferably within the utility or power sector—to lead and develop a team of procurement professionals supporting high-impact energy and power projects.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing and mentoring a team of Sourcing Specialists and Senior Sourcing Specialists. The Sourcing Manager will provide day-to-day guidance, performance feedback, and professional development while ensuring sourcing strategies align with project schedules, budgets, and business objectives.

The Sourcing Manager leads the material sourcing function for Transmission, Substation, and Distribution EPC projects. This role is responsible for overseeing the development and execution of material bid packages, managing vendor relationships, and guiding a team of sourcing professionals.

The Sourcing Manager ensures sourcing strategies align with project requirements, client expectations, and company standards, while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of sourcing professionals, including Sr. Sourcing Specialists, providing mentorship, performance feedback, and professional development.
• Oversee the preparation and execution of material bid packages for EPC projects, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with client specifications.
• Review client RFPs and engineering designs to identify material sourcing requirements, compliance needs (e.g., MBE/WBE, Buy American), and scope gaps.
• Develop strategic sourcing plans and vendor engagement strategies to support project timelines and budgets.
• Ensure accurate interpretation of Bills of Materials (BOMs), material take-offs, and specifications to support bid development.
• Manage vendor relationships, including prequalification, negotiations, and contract terms, with a focus on cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Approve bid evaluations and vendor recommendations prepared by the sourcing team, ensuring alignment with commercial and risk assessment standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including engineering, project management, and supply chain to ensure sourcing activities support overall project success.
• Monitor sourcing performance metrics and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and value.
• Ensure compliance with internal sourcing policies, documentation standards, and audit requirements.
• Lead special projects and support strategic initiatives as assigned.

The Sourcing Manager leads the material sourcing function for Transmission, Substation, and Distribution EPC projects. This role is responsible for overseeing the development and execution of material bid packages, managing vendor relationships, and guiding a team of sourcing professionals. The Sourcing Manager ensures sourcing strategies align with project requirements, client expectations, and company standards, while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of sourcing professionals, including Sr. Sourcing Specialists, providing mentorship, performance feedback, and professional development.
• Oversee the preparation and execution of material bid packages for EPC projects, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with client specifications.
• Review client RFPs and engineering designs to identify material sourcing requirements, compliance needs (e.g., MBE/WBE, Buy American), and scope gaps.
• Develop strategic sourcing plans and vendor engagement strategies to support project timelines and budgets.
• Ensure accurate interpretation of Bills of Materials (BOMs), material take-offs, and specifications to support bid development.
• Manage vendor relationships, including prequalification, negotiations, and contract terms, with a focus on cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Approve bid evaluations and vendor recommendations prepared by the sourcing team, ensuring alignment with commercial and risk assessment standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including engineering, project management, and supply chain to ensure sourcing activities support overall project success.
• Monitor sourcing performance metrics and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and value.
• Ensure compliance with internal sourcing policies, documentation standards, and audit requirements.
• Up to 10% domestic travel. 

• Competitive base salary

• Generous PTO & paid holidays to maintain work-life balance

• 401(k) with a generous match to plan for your future

• Comprehensive benefits – medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Weekly pay for consistent, reliable compensation

• Great mentoring & career growth opportunities – we invest in your development
  
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.