Procurement Specialist (Brunswick Nuclear Plant)

Duke Energy•Various Locations, NC

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is the intermediate level of the Procurement classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve more complex problems, with some areas of specialist, with general direction from Management. Manage the procurement of products and services that align with Business Unit requirements and standards. Incumbents are expected to develop proficient skills and have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They are proficient in use of concepts and procedures. They identify problems, develop solutions, and take actions to resolve.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years related work experience OR Associate’s degree + 4 years related work experience OR High School/GED degree + 6 years related work experience
Demonstrates advanced planning skills, organizational skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and analytics skills

Nice To Haves

NAS Completion of Purchasing PSG (NSCD 285A)
Proficient analytical, business acumen & customer service skills
Nuclear project experience
Microsoft Office Suite
Advanced analytical, business acumen & customer service skills
Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and proven desire to learn
Demonstrates proficient planning skills, organizational skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and analytics skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Strong multitasking skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Associates + 5 yrs of work experience

Responsibilities

Provides proficient procurement services such as but not limited to expediting (managing and maintaining purchase orders and/or contracts with vendors), resolution of invoice mismatches, pricing, quantity, inventory, material transfer, logistic issues, support resolution to exceptions on terms and conditions with appropriate input from legal and other, utilize power advocate for bid events with minimal direction by Management, etc.
Promotes proficient procurement and generation of sustainable cost savings and inventory reduction savings.
Provides proficient guidance to the business unit on procurement process Best sourcing options materials management strategies including transfers, cost controls, and avoidance of procurement issues.
Monitor and manages supplier relationships and ensures compliance with supplier agreements to help realize value added services benefits.
Acts as liaison between external suppliers and the Business Unit.
Understands supplier capabilities, establishes relationships with suppliers and negotiates cost savings and inventory reductions.
Demonstrates a strong sense of Business Unit and Supplier focus and cultivates Business Unit and Supplier relationships. For example, by providing customer service functions such as responding to customer inquiries and providing material status to support work schedules.
Ensuring compliance with all related federal and state laws and regulations and Duke Energy business standards.
Demonstrate proficient capabilities associated with analyzing and evaluating supplier performance.
Managing daily, monthly, and quarterly reports.
Acts as a subject matter expert and participates and supports Supply Chain and/or Business Unit on Special projects and teams as required – may serve as a team leader.
Mentors and assists in the development of procurement specialist personnel, processes, and standards/procedures.
Support T-week requirements and attend T-week meetings.
Support 24/7 outage schedule.
Attend OFM/CAP meeting as needed.
Required to participate in Procurement Duty rotation which will include nights and weekends.
Serves as Single Point of Contact for Business Unit procurement processes, material transfer processes, or inventory management processes/commodity transfer processes and represents supply chain at Business Unit meetings (project planning, outage, etc.).
Acts as liaison between external suppliers and the Business Unit.
Monitors and manages commercial performance of supplier contracts/purchase orders.
Resolve purchase order issues such as invoice mismatches to insure prompt supplier payment.