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Senior Specialist, Generation Power

Date: Jul 14, 2026

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77002

Company: CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. 

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. 

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve. 

Job Summary

Essential Functions

• Ensure end user requirements are satisfied, develop change management activities, promote end user adoption, provide training and monitor end user satisfaction and needs.

• Ensure quality of sure, stable supply of materials/services, monitor the timeliness of the deliveries/performance, and identify patterns.

• Assess and implement various methods of inventory (e.g., consignment or self-inventory) and requirements forecasting (MRP).

• Work with client to formulate and define the scope and objective of purchases.

Essential Functions Continued

• Monitor, prepare and present findings on important industry trends or abnormalities.

• Provide expertise to ensure that Service Level Agreements meet the needs of the end-user client area.

• Identify and pursue opportunities to lower the total cost of goods and services to enhance total enterprise cost of ownership; provide supply planning and analysis; and conduct supplier performance and relationship management.

• Acquire and manage procurements; provide appropriate materials, supplies and services for day-to-day requirements, as well as, emergent work, overhauls, projects; and focus on the strategic procurement while conducting complex negotiations under aggressive time demands.

Education Description

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science or other related discipline.  In lieu of a degree, will consider a combination of education and related experience totaling eight (8) years, where each year of applicable college = 1 year and each year of applicable work experience = 0.5 year.

Experience

Requires a minimum of five (5) years direct experience as a Sourcing Specialist with advanced proficiency in the Essential Duties / Responsibilities of that role. Minimum of one (1) of the following or similar.

We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together. 
 

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type: Full Time 
Posting Start Date: 07/14/2026​
Posting End Date: 07/24/2026

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