Procurement Specialist OR Senior Procurement Specialist

Duke Energy; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage procurement of goods and services for Regulated and Renewable Energy segments. You will handle RFQs, purchase orders, expediting, and vendor negotiations to achieve best pricing and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes supplier relationship building, cost savings, and adherence to laws and Duke Energy standards. Candidates should have strong planning, analytical, and communication skills and be able to work in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 2 years work experience OR
• Associates degree + 4 years work experience OR
• HS/GED + 6 years work experience
• Demonstrates advanced planning, organizational, communication, interpersonal, and analytics skills

Responsibilities

• Provides procurement services such as pricing and quantity validation, RFQs, terms resolution, and PO/contract management.
• Promotes sustainable cost savings and inventory reduction.
• Guides business units on procurement processes and sourcing options.
• Develops supplier relationships and ensures compliance with supplier agreements.
• Demonstrates strong Business Unit and Supplier focus and improves supplier performance.
• Ensures compliance with federal/state laws and Duke Energy standards.
• Manages daily, monthly, and quarterly reports.
• Supports safety culture and continuous improvement; provides after-hours duty support.

Skills

Advanced planning

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytics skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

HS/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Maximo

Job description

Important Application Submission Information

In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Monday, October 5, 2026

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Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.

Position Summary

This position will involve materials procurement in support of Regulated and Renewable Energy. Procurement Specialist is the intermediate level of the Procurement classification hierarchy. Employees will manage the procurement of goods and services that align with Supply Chain requirements and Business Unit specifications, ensuring most advantageous pricing and terms while meeting customer's require dates. Employees at this level solve more complex problems with general direction from Management. Incumbents are expected to have proficient skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that are fairly complex and varied.

Responsibilities

• Provides procurement services such as but not limited to pricing and quantity validation, request for quotes, resolution of terms and conditions, issuance and management of purchase orders and/or purchase contracts, expediting, logistics, invoice resolution, etc.
• Promotes procurement and generation of sustainable cost savings and inventory reduction savings.
• Provides guidance to the business unit on procurement process, best sourcing options, materials management strategies including transfers, cost controls, and avoidance of procurement issues.
• Develops and improves supplier relationships and ensures compliance with supplier agreements to help realize value added services benefits. Understands supplier capabilities, establishes relationships with suppliers and negotiates cost savings and inventory reductions. Acts as liaison between external suppliers and the Business Unit.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of Business Unit and Supplier focus and cultivates Business Unit and Supplier relationships.
• Ensures compliance with all related federal and state laws and regulations and Duke Energy business standards.
• Demonstrates advanced capabilities associated with analyzing and evaluating supplier performance.
• Manages daily, monthly, and quarterly reports.
• Actively supports our safety culture.
• Fully embraces operational excellence, being proactive and aspirational for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Supports after hours emergent duty phone as assigned within the schedule rotation (includes after hours and weekend support).

Note: This posting is for one position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

Required/Basic Qualifications (Procurement Specialist)

• Bachelors degree + 2 years work experience OR
• Associates degree + 4 years work experience OR
• HS/GED + 6 years work experience
• Demonstrates advanced planning skills, organizational skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and analytics skills

Required/Basic Qualifications (Senior Procurement Specialist)

• Bachelors degree + 5 years work experience OR
• Associates degree + 7 years work experience OR
• HS/GED + 9 years work experience
• Demonstrates proficient planning skills, organizational skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and analytics skills

Desired Qualifications

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Maximo experience
• Supply Chain related work experience
• Advanced analytical, problem solving, business acumen & customer service skills
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and proven desire to learn
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong multitasking skills and ability to manage a robust workload
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate advanced planning, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Mobility Classification - Work will be performed from both onsite and remote locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy Regional Headquarters
• Work location may be Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, Saint Petersburg, FL, or Plainfield, IN
• Office environment
• Will be expected to report to a Duke Energy facility when required and directed by their manager
• This position will include after hours and weekend support
• May be occasionally around construction/maintenance activities
• May require travel to other internal business locations/facilities
• May require some travel to vendor locations

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable): No.

Represented/Union Position: No.

Visa Sponsored Position: No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.