Senior Strategic Sourcing Strategist

Duke Energy Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation seeks a Senior Sourcing Specialist to develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for key spend categories. You will lead assessments of opportunities, internal supply chains, and supplier markets, driving cost savings and organizational value across the business.

The role requires strong negotiation, cross-functional collaboration, and an enterprise mindset to challenge the status quo and deliver transformative sourcing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing strategic sourcing plans for assigned categories.
• Ability to lead complex negotiations and drive cost savings.
• Strong analytical skills to assess total cost of ownership and supplier risk.
• Experience collaborating with Legal, Tax, Security, and Credit teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance category management through strategic analysis and demand planning.
• Lead strategic sourcing processes, bidding, and supplier selection.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers, and manage vendor relationships.
• Identify and mitigate risks, communicate with leadership on risks and opportunities.
• Apply total cost of ownership concepts to procurement decisions and savings opportunities.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Risk analysis

Contract management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Duke Energy Corporation seeks a Senior Sourcing Specialist to develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for key spend categories. You will lead assessments of opportunities, internal supply chains, and supplier markets, driving cost savings and organizational value across the business.

The role requires strong negotiation, cross-functional collaboration, and an enterprise mindset to challenge the status quo and deliver transformative sourcing initiatives.