Procurement Specialist / Senior Procurement Specialist
Duke Energy is seeking a Procurement Specialist/Senior Procurement Specialist to manage procurement of goods and services while ensuring advantageous pricing and compliance with Supply Chain requirements. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, providing procurement guidance, and analyzing supplier performance. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and relevant experience. The position offers opportunities for growth in a supportive environment, and it is a remote role, allowing work from anywhere.
More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.
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 goods and services that align with Supply Chain requirements and Business Unit specifications, ensuring most advantageous pricing and terms while meeting customers 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 goods and services 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 (Procurement Specialist)
Bachelors degree
Minimum of 2 years required related work experience
High School/GED degree + 6 years related work experience
Required/Basic Qualifications (Senior Procurement Specialist)
Bachelors degree
Minimum of 5 years required related work experience
High School/GED degree + 9 years related work experience
Desired Qualifications
Previous sourcing, procurement and contracting experience
Materials Sourcing/Procurement
Services Sourcing /Procurement
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 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 the assigned Duke Energy 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
Not required
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No
Represented/Union Position
No
Visa Sponsored Position
No
Posting Expiration Date
Saturday, February 22, 2025
All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.
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 goods and services that align with Supply Chain requirements and Business Unit specifications, ensuring most advantageous pricing and terms while meeting customers 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 goods and services 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 (Procurement Specialist)
Bachelors degree
Minimum of 2 years required related work experience
High School/GED degree + 6 years related work experience
Required/Basic Qualifications (Senior Procurement Specialist)
Bachelors degree
Minimum of 5 years required related work experience
High School/GED degree + 9 years related work experience
Desired Qualifications
Previous sourcing, procurement and contracting experience
Materials Sourcing/Procurement
Services Sourcing /Procurement
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 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 the assigned Duke Energy 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
#LI-ZM1
#LI-Hybrid
Travel Requirements
Not required
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No
Represented/Union Position
No
Visa Sponsored Position
No
Posting Expiration Date
Saturday, February 22, 2025
All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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