Procurement Specialist / Senior Procurement Specialist

Duke Energy; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking an intermediate to senior level Procurement professional in Charlotte, NC, to manage services procurement aligning with Supply Chain needs. Role involves complex problem solving with some specialty areas, operating with greater independence under management guidance.

Responsibilities include advanced PO/contract management, supplier negotiations, cost avoidance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 2 years related work experience for Procurement Specialist.
• Minimum 5 years related work experience for Senior Procurement Specialist.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and contracting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced procurement services including issuance/management of service purchase orders and contracts.
• Drive cost avoidance and savings through supplier negotiations and process efficiencies.
• Offer guidance on procurement processes and best sourcing options.
• Collaborate across regions to meet sourcing goals.
• Understand supplier capabilities and develop supplier relationships.
• Analyze and evaluate supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with supplier agreements and standards.
• Manage daily/periodic/quarterly reports.
• Support after-hours duty and weekend coverage.
• Maintain proactive continuous improvement.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Negotiation

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

Multitasking

Time management

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School/GED + 6 years

High School/GED + 9 years

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Maximo

Job description

Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

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.

Job Summary

This position is the intermediate level of the Procurement classification hierarchy. Employees will manage the procurement of 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 some areas of specialty, with general direction from Management. Incumbents are expected to have advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is complex and varied.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced procurement services such as but not limited to issuance and management of service type purchase orders and purchase contracts, amendments and change orders, requests for quotes, pricing and quantity validation, inventory and material transfers, terms and conditions negotiations, expediting, logistics, invoice resolution, confirmation of contractor safety rating, and payment terms application

• Drive substantial and sustainable cost avoidance and savings through supplier negotiations and/or identification and implementation of process efficiencies and inventory reduction. Negotiates pricing, discounts, value, and competitive differentiators.

• Provides advanced guidance to the business unit on procurement process, best sourcing options, materials management strategies including transfers, cost controls, and avoidance of procurement issues

• Collaborates effectively across organizational levels, sites, functions, businesses, and regions to realize sourcing goals and objectives

• Understand supplier capabilities, establish relationships with new suppliers, and improves relationships with existing suppliers

• Demonstrates advanced capabilities with analyzing and evaluating supplier performance

• Ensures compliance with supplier agreements

• Ensures that purchase orders and contracts are in compliance with all Supply Chain Sourcing Standards, corporate policies/procedures, business requirements, federal and state laws and regulations, and Duke Energy business standards

• 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

• 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 for Procurement Specialist

• Bachelors degree

• Minimum of 2 years required related work experience

• High School/GED degree + 6 years related work experience

Required/Basic Qualifications for Senior Procurement Specialist

• Bachelors degree

• Minimum of 5 years required related work experience

• High School/GED degree + 9 years related work experience

Desired Qualifications

• Must have previous Services sourcing/procurement and contracting experience

• Contract management

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Maximo experience

• Strong negotiating skills

• 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

• A natural time manager with the ability to prioritize a robust workload with attention to detail

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrate advanced planning, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Working Conditions

• Hybrid - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute (not greater than 50 miles one way) to the designated Duke Energy facility. Reliable, consistent transportation is required to ensure timely arrival at the applicable facility.

• The assigned work location is Duke Energy Plaza, Charlotte, NC with onsite 3 days per week and when required and directed by their manager

• This position requires 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

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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.

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