What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Strategic Senior Sourcing Specialist position at Duke Energy?
Responsibilities
Strategy Development - Alongside key customers and cross functional teams, develops sourcing strategies for complex, high-value materials, equipment or services including the execution of regional and / or enterprise-wide initiatives
Strategy Execution - Develops requests for quotations and proposals, analyzes supplier responses and collaborates with cross functional teams to determine best solution for awards of contracts and agreements
Negotiation - Negotiates with middle, but primarily, upper level management of suppliers and manufacturers. Demonstrates proficient understanding of Duke Energy contractual terms and conditions. Drives cost avoidance and cost savings through supplier negotiations and / or the identification and implementation of process efficiencies. negotiates pricing, discounts, value or other competitive differentiators
Change Management - Participates in change management strategies in partnership with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of sourcing strategies
Relationship Management - Manages supplier relationships at a strategic level. Maintains effective interfaces with internal business partners, external customers, and suppliers
Supplier Management - Manages post award supplier activities, settlements, claims or disputes. Performs purchase order and agreement maintenance including invoice mismatches, prices changes, amendments, change orders, etc.
Subject Matter Expertise - Maintains knowledge of commodities, sources of supply, diversity opportunities and market conditions that may impact future procurement for assigned categories
Mentorship - Provides assistance and cross training of sourcing personnel on procurement tasks.
Supports Regulated and Renewables Energy (RRE) business unit project managers with strategic sourcing initiatives for equipment ($250k ) bid events / SSJ's and purchase order contracts.
Manages Alliance Agreements and / or Master Service Agreements (MSA's) which includes category management.
Required / Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree 5 years related work experience OR
Associates degree 7 years related work experience OR
High School / GED degree 9 years related work experience
Desired Qualifications
Bachelors degree
Certified Purchasing Manager and / or Certified Professional in Supply Management
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated business and financial expertise
Excellent negotiating skills
Strong planning / organizational skills
Strong problem solving / analytical skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Strong interpersonal skills
Cost and financial analysis skills
Good business acumen
Strong working knowledge of electric utility plant operations
Previous sourcing & contracting experience
Good project management experience
Demonstrated interpersonal, leadership and team building skills
Experience with e-sourcing tools (PowerAdvocate) and ERP systems (CAS, Maximo)
Bachelor’s 5 years work experience
Operational Excellence
Working Conditions
Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility.
Office environment (Plaza building) with occasional plant visits to RRE assigned stations
Travel Requirements 5-15%Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)NoRepresented / Union PositionNoVisa Sponsored PositionNo Posting Expiration Date Tuesday, January 14, 2025All job postings expire at 12 : 01 AM on the posting expiration date.
Salary : $250,000
