Sourcing Supervisor

Dashiell•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sourcing Supervisor – Preconstruction leads and develops the team of Sourcing Specialists responsible for early procurement strategy during the bid phase of EPC projects. This role sets sourcing priorities, partners with estimating, engineering, and project management leadership, and ensures the team delivers accurate market intelligence, competitive material pricing, and proactive supply chain risk mitigation during the bid and preconstruction phases. The position is responsible for overseeing the sourcing lifecycle during preconstruction – from supplier engagement and bid development through proposal evaluation – while coaching staff, standardizing processes, and ensuring cost-effective, schedule-aligned, and technically compliant solutions across multiple pursuits. The position will be based in our Houston, Texas office located at 12301 Kurland Drive STE 400, Houston, TX 77034 and will report to Dashiell’s Director of Procurement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (4 years of directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
Minimum 6 years of relevant procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience, preferably within the EPC, construction, or industrial industries.
Minimum 1 year of prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop a team.
Proven negotiation skills and working knowledge of contract and sourcing fundamentals.
Strong organizational skills, including development of work plans and the ability to manage multiple priorities and staff.
Ability to identify problems, provide solutions, and make sound decisions under deadline pressure.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Sourcing electrical construction materials, equipment, or subcontract services.
Familiarity with preconstruction, estimating, or bid development processes in an EPC environment.
Experience with ERP or procurement/sourcing systems.

Responsibilities

Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of Sourcing Specialists; assign work, set priorities, and manage performance across concurrent pursuits.
Oversee the issuance and management of RFPs/RFQs and review the team’s analysis of vendor quotes and commercial proposals.
Direct sourcing support to estimating and bid development, ensuring current market data informs proposals.
Ensure client RFPs, engineering deliverables, and project specifications are reviewed 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.
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.
Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

company-paid life insurance
accidental death and dismemberment insurance
long-term disability insurance
employee assistance program
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
401(k) plan with immediate vesting