Remote Vendor Performance & Strategy Analyst

Duke Energy; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a Vendor Management Analyst to serve as a business representative for vendor relations, contract negotiations, and cross-functional IT/business collaboration. You will help define third-party strategies, support complex projects, and manage vendor performance and costs across multiple jurisdictions.

The role emphasizes process improvement, risk management, and escalation handling, with a focus on collaborating with vendor personnel and internal teams to optimize operations.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; high school/GED with 5+ years related work experience acceptable.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in related field.
• Demonstrated experience with vendor management and contract negotiations.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Guide day-to-day vendor operations and partnerships.
• Ensure performance against contractual targets and SLAs.
• Lead quarterly and annual vendor reviews and roadmaps.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and risk mitigation.

Skills

Vendor management

Contract negotiations

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree in Other Related Degree

Bachelor's degree in Other Related Degree

4-Year Bachelor’s Degree in Technical or Business related field

Job description

Duke Energy is seeking a Vendor Management Analyst to serve as a business representative for vendor relations, contract negotiations, and cross-functional IT/business collaboration. You will help define third-party strategies, support complex projects, and manage vendor performance and costs across multiple jurisdictions.

The role emphasizes process improvement, risk management, and escalation handling, with a focus on collaborating with vendor personnel and internal teams to optimize operations.