Sourcing Specialist OR Senior Sourcing Specialist

Duke Energy Corporation•Raleigh, NC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Organization is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to support the sourcing and contracting of large spend equipment and labor for generation projects including thermal, hydro, and Renewables. The position is in our Major projects and Renewables team and will report to the Director Sourcing, Major Projects. Primary responsibilities are sourcing, contracting and category management of equipment and labor contracts for our new construction gas and hydro projects with additional responsibilities for supporting renewables. This is the third level of the Sourcing classification hierarchy. Employees at this level manage work with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They identify problems, develop solutions, and take actions to resolve.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree AND two (2) years related work experience OR Associate's degree AND four (4) years related work experience OR High School Degree/GED AND six (6) years of related work experience (for Sourcing Specialist)
Bachelor's degree AND five (5) years related work experience OR Associate's degree AND seven (7) years related work experience OR High School Degree/GED AND nine (9) years of related work experience (for Senior Sourcing Specialist)
Must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Planning skills
Experience in strategic sourcing initiatives for equipment and/or labor for large spend categories
Prepare market solicitation documents and conduct competitive market processes
Advanced analytical skills
Negotiation skills and experience
Manage supplier relationships
Facilitate and work in a cross functional team structure
Advanced presentation preparation and delivery
Experience with RFP tools and EAM systems
Experience managing projects
Previous sourcing experience
C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager), CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) certification, or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
Demonstrated negotiation, problem solving, analytical and leadership skills.
Experience with RFP/RFI systems and processes.
A natural time manager with the ability to manage a robust workload and pay attention to detail.
Outstanding planning/organization skills
Problem-solving/analytical I skills
Oral and written communication skills
Contract management skills
Project management skills
Statistical and analytical skills
Demonstrated interpersonal and team building skills.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop and execute sourcing strategies for equipment, professional services, construction services and EPC contracts, which ensure reliable and safe deliveries on schedule and at a competitive cost.
Perform market analysis and research best practices successfully adopted by other industries and companies.
Provide guidance to Business Unit and Supply Chain leaders on market conditions and sourcing options that will help us maintain a competitive position in the industry.
Develop and manage supplier relationships and programs.
Build and nurture client relationships, including executive level business interfaces.