Sourcing Specialist

Dashiell•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Sourcing Specialist – Preconstruction plays a critical role in shaping project success by leading early procurement strategy during the bid phase of EPC projects. This role partners closely with estimating, engineering, and project management to provide real-time market intelligence, develop competitive material pricing, and proactively mitigate supply chain risks during the bid and preconstruction phases. The position is responsible for managing the sourcing lifecycle during preconstruction from supplier engagement and bid development through proposal evaluation - ensuring cost-effective, schedule-aligned, and technically compliant solutions. Duties & Responsibilities Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
Minimum three years of experience in sourcing, procurement, estimating, or supply chain (EPC or construction preferred).
Possess skills in the following areas:
Basic understanding of how to use major office equipment
Experience using MS Office programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Good organizational skills which include development of work plans and ability to multitask
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate to all levels of the organization
Ability to identify problems and provide possible solutions
Ability to sit for extended periods during computer-based work.
Ability to stand and walk intermittently throughout the workday.
Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
Occasional travel to other offices or meeting locations.
Primarily climate-controlled office environment.
Occasional exposure to field or industrial environments during site visits.

Responsibilities

Issue and manage RFPs/RFQs; analyze vendor quotes and commercial proposals
Support estimating and bid development with current market data
Review client RFPs, engineering deliverables, and project specifications to define scope and identify gaps
Identify and track long-lead, high-risk, and constrained materials
Engage suppliers early to validate pricing, availability, and lead times
Collaborate with engineering to align design with market availability, cost targets, and alternative solutions
Evaluate supplier proposals for compliance with project requirements (e.g., Buy America, MBE/WBE)
Monitor and communicate market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supply chain risks
Build and maintain relationships with preferred and qualified suppliers
Support transition from preconstruction to project execution teams as needed
Other duties as required
Drive more competitive and accurate project bids by delivering real-time market intelligence and strategic supplier insights
Reduce project risk by proactively identifying long-lead and high-risk materials early in the preconstruction phase
Improve cost efficiency through early supplier engagement, value engineering, and alternative sourcing strategies
Enhance schedule reliability by validating material availability and lead times before project award
Strengthen supplier partnerships to secure favorable pricing, priority access, and innovative solutions
Enable seamless project handoff by establishing a well-defined sourcing strategy for execution team

Benefits

Dashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Benefits include company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.
Additional benefit offerings include medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options), dental and vision coverage, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, among others.

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