Principal Consultant - Strategic Sourcing, Energy Capital Projects

Pioneer Management Consulting partners with utilities and energy leaders to deliver clarity, alignment, and execution across their most complex portfolios. We specialize in transforming capital delivery—standing up major programs, optimizing portfolios, and enabling high-performance teams that drive measurable outcomes.

At Pioneer, we live by three core values: Humble. Hungry. Connected. We roll up our sleeves, chase excellence, and build lasting partnerships grounded in trust and respect.

The Role:

We’re seeking a Principal Consultant with deep expertise in strategic sourcing, contracting strategy, and supply chain optimization for energy infrastructure capital projects. This leader will guide clients through the full sourcing lifecycle—from early capital planning and market intelligence through contract execution and vendor performance management—while integrating seamlessly with project controls, engineering, and construction delivery.

You’ll operate as a trusted advisor to utility executives and program leaders, shaping sourcing strategies that reduce cost, mitigate risk, and improve speed-to-field in an era of unprecedented capital expansion.

What You'll Do:

·       Lead Strategic Sourcing for Major Projects – Design and execute sourcing strategies for EPC, materials, and services across multi-billion-dollar energy project portfolios.

·       Integrate Commercial and Technical Strategy – Align engineering, project management, and procurement functions to deliver best-value outcomes and supply resilience.

·       Shape Market Engagement Models – Structure partnerships, master agreements, and framework contracts that improve agility and scale for long-lead and high-voltage components.

·       Enable Execution at Speed – Stand up sourcing playbooks, governance models, and vendor management systems that move from decision to delivery faster.

·       Advise Executives and Boards – Translate complex market and project dynamics into actionable strategies that inform capital planning and investment decisions.

·       Coach and Develop Talent – Mentor client and Pioneer teams, building future sourcing and supply chain leaders who embody Pioneer’s values and performance standards.

What You Bring:

·       10–15+ years’ experience in strategic sourcing and supply chain leadership within utilities, EPC, or management consulting environments.

·       Proven track record across multiple project cycles (initiation through commissioning) on transmission, substation, or grid modernization programs exceeding $500M+.

·       Deep understanding of EPC sourcing, major materials procurement, and supplier relationship management.

·       Strong commercial acumen with experience structuring RFPs, contracts, and negotiation strategies that balance risk and value.

·       Strong expertise in contract administration — ensuring compliance, managing change orders, tracking deliverables, and maintaining alignment between commercial terms and project execution.

·       Experience working inside or advising regulated utilities, with fluency in cost recovery, rate case alignment, and stakeholder management.

·       Exceptional ability to influence senior executives, collaborate across functions, and operate within complex program environments.

Who You are:

You embody Pioneer’s core values — Humble. Hungry. Connected.

Humble. You check your ego at the door. You listen first, value diverse perspectives, and lead through influence and collaboration. You take pride in the work, not the spotlight.

Hungry. You have a bias for action. You push yourself and others to deliver exceptional results, constantly looking for ways to improve, learn, and raise the bar. You thrive in ambiguity and drive clarity where it doesn’t exist.

Connected. You build trust through authenticity and accountability. You form lasting relationships with clients, teammates, and partners — grounded in transparency, respect, and shared success.

You’re a seasoned consultant who’s been through multiple major project cycles and understands what it takes to deliver in high-stakes environments. You balance strategic thinking with a hands-on, practical approach that earns credibility in the field and confidence in the boardroom.

Why Pioneer:

·       Opportunity to shape sourcing strategies for some of the largest capital programs in North America.

·       Working alongside elite consultants and industry leaders driving change across utilities and infrastructure.

·       Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth potential within an entrepreneurial firm scaling nationally.

·       A culture that values authenticity, accountability, and impact.

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