Sourcing Manager
Location: Jackson, Michigan
Country: United States
Category: Procurement/Supply Chain
Workplace Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: September 11, 2026
Job ID: 651956
Job Description
Sourcing Manager
Location: Michigan, Jackson. Remote- with the understanding they may be asked to travel to Jackson as needed.
Contract: 6 months
Schedule: 40 Hours
Pay: $45/hr - $50/hr (DOE)
The Planet Group is looking for a Sourcing Manager who will function as a strategic sourcing lead focused on utility metering, grid modernization, and AMI-related initiatives. The individual must be capable of independently managing sourcing projects, leading cross-functional stakeholder engagement, evaluating complex technical solutions, and developing supplier strategies that support long-term operational and customer experience objectives.
Sourcing Manager | Qualifications:
- 5+ years of sourcing, category management, procurement, supplier management, or project delivery experience supporting utility Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) programs.
- Demonstrated experience sourcing and managing suppliers supporting:
- Smart electric meters
- Smart gas meters
- Meter communication networks
- Meter data management (MDM) platforms
- AMI installation and field deployment services
- Grid modernization technologies
- Experience supporting large-scale utility meter deployment, meter replacement, or AMI modernization initiatives.
- Skills:
- Desired Technical Knowledge
- Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
- Smart electric and gas metering technologies
- RF mesh, cellular, and hybrid communication networks
- Meter Data Management (MDM) systems
- Utility operations and distribution systems
- Demand response and interval data applications
- Utility regulatory and compliance considerations
- Large-scale field deployment and workforce management programs
- Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or other. 2-4 years of relevant experience required
- Preferred:
- Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
- Project Management
Sourcing Manager | Responsibilities:
- Partner with business stakeholders across Metering, Operations, Engineering, IT, and Program Management to develop sourcing strategies supporting AMI initiatives.
- Lead competitive sourcing events, supplier negotiations, contract development, and commercial evaluations for AMI-related products and services.
- Assess supplier capabilities, technology roadmaps, implementation approaches, and total cost of ownership to support strategic sourcing decisions.
- Develop and maintain market intelligence regarding AMI technologies, metering platforms, communication networks, and industry trends.
- Identify opportunities to improve reliability, operational efficiency, customer experience, data analytics capabilities, and lifecycle costs through supplier solutions.
- Support governance reviews, sourcing forums, and phase-gate activities by preparing comprehensive business cases and supplier recommendations.
- Track supplier performance against cost, schedule, quality, safety, innovation, and implementation objectives.
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About The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
