Sr Commercial Contract Manager

Duke Energy•Charlotte, NC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Commercial Contracts Manager is a senior, enterprise‑level commercial leader responsible for managing and governing high‑value, strategically critical contracts that support Duke Energy’s largest material, equipment, and services suppliers. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring supplier performance, commercial compliance, and value realization across a complex, multi‑site operating environment. Serving as the primary commercial interface between Duke Energy and one of its largest material suppliers, this position works extensively across distribution centers, generation facilities, and operations centers to ensure contracts are executed in a manner that supports reliability, cost effectiveness, and operational performance. The role carries both strategic and operational accountabilities, including direct oversight of supplier performance and leadership of a large contingent workforce.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, OR Business
5 years related work experience
In lieu of Bachelor's degree(s) AND 5 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 9 year(s) related work experience
Bachelors + 5 yrs experience OR Associates + 7 yrs experience OR HS/GED + 9 yrs experience
5 years of demonstrated work experience (Project Management, Sourcing, Commercial Contract Management, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence internal business partners, suppliers, and other stakeholders
Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated effective planning/organizational skills
Demonstrated effective problem solving/analytical skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and/or Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM)
Strong working knowledge of Business Unit Partner Operations
Demonstrated knowledge of Commercial Contract Management
Demonstrated knowledge of Sourcing and Commercial Risk areas
CPM and/or CPIM certification
Vendor management & process improvement experience
Management experience

Responsibilities

Provide senior‑level commercial leadership for services, equipment supply, and material contracts, ensuring alignment to contractual obligations, business objectives, and enterprise risk standards.
Interpret, assess, and enforce complex commercial agreements, including pricing structures, incentives, penalties, service levels, and non‑commercial contractual requirements.
Own commercial contract governance throughout contract execution, proactively identifying and mitigating risk, gaps, or misalignment.
Act as the commercial single point of contact for a strategically important, enterprise‑wide material supplier.
Establish, monitor, and enforce supplier performance expectations, including cost, service levels, compliance, and continuous improvement commitments.
Lead structured performance reviews, corrective action planning, and value‑capture initiatives.
Manage commercial alignment across multiple distribution centers, generation sites, and operations centers, balancing local needs with enterprise objectives.
Provide oversight and leadership for approximately 34 contract workers, ensuring effective resource utilization, compliance, and performance consistency.
Lead commercial evaluation and governance of contract changes, claims, change orders, and disputes.
Coordinate resolution efforts by partnering with Legal, Risk Management, Supply Chain leadership, and senior Business Unit stakeholders.
Ensure all commercial decisions are well‑documented, contractually sound, and aligned with Duke Energy’s financial and operational priorities.
Apply a strong understanding of procurement and category management principles to support sourcing strategies and long‑term supplier value.
Partner closely with category managers, sourcing teams, and operational leaders to ensure commercial agreements enable supply assurance, flexibility, and cost discipline.
Provide commercial insights that influence sourcing strategies, supplier selection, and contract structures.
Bring a transformation mindset to commercial contract management by identifying opportunities for process improvement, simplification, and cost savings.
Leverage data, performance trends, and operational feedback to recommend enhancements to commercial frameworks, governance models, and supplier engagement approaches.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance collaboration across internal teams and suppliers.
Operate effectively in a highly collaborative, cross‑functional environment involving Operations, Generation, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, Risk Management, and senior leadership.
Foster strong working relationships built on trust, accountability, and clear communication.
Serve as a role model for commercial discipline, professional judgment, and enterprise thinking.