Sourcing Leader-Data Center
Houston, Texas
Experience: 0
Category: Construction
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Brand: System One
Compensation Range: 68.03 - 114.93 Per Hour
Job ID: 346822
Date Posted: 03/02/2026
Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/kzhTS4
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
OR - 12+ years of progressive sourcing experience within construction or industrial project environments
- Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent
- Formal training in commercial evaluation, cost analysis, or supplier performance management
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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