Strategic Vendor Relations Analyst (Remote)

Duke Energy Corporation; North Carolina; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a Vendor Management Analyst to support vendor relations, contract negotiations, and business process optimization. The role acts as a liaison between business and IT for third-party vendors, providing expertise in processes, data analytics, and testing support for projects.

The position emphasizes executive collaboration, issue resolution, and driving performance improvements across multiple vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Must have an associates degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with vendor relations and contract negotiations.
• Strong understanding of business processes and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support day-to-day operations across vendors.
• Manage vendor relationships and handle issue escalation.
• Direct strategic reviews and planning sessions with stakeholders.
• Serve as escalation point and provide solutions with executive buy-in.
• Facilitate sharing of best practices between Duke call centers.

Skills

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Business process analysis

Data analytics

Education

Associate degree

High school diploma or GED + 5 years experience

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Duke Energy is seeking a Vendor Management Analyst to support vendor relations, contract negotiations, and business process optimization. The role acts as a liaison between business and IT for third-party vendors, providing expertise in processes, data analytics, and testing support for projects.

The position emphasizes executive collaboration, issue resolution, and driving performance improvements across multiple vendor relationships.