Senior Procurement Specialist

Duke Energy Corporation

. Issue and manage service-type purchase orders and purchase contracts, amendments, and change orders .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, contract management, and supplier negotiations while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and standards. Proficient in managing inventory, logistics, and supplier performance analysis to drive cost savings and operational excellence.

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Procurement ProcessesContract ManagementSupplier NegotiationsMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyMaximo Experience

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Hard Skills

Purchase Order ManagementInventory ManagementLogistics CoordinationCost ControlSupplier Performance AnalysisRequest for Quotes PreparationPricing ValidationChange Order ManagementContract AmendmentsSupplier Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Strong Negotiating SkillsAdvanced Analytical SkillsProblem SolvingCustomer Service SkillsAttention to DetailStrong Multitasking SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain Sourcing StandardsComplianceOperational ExcellenceCost AvoidanceServices SourcingContracting ExperienceDuke Energy StandardsSafety CultureEmergent Duty SupportTransportation Reliability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Issue and manage service-type purchase orders and purchase contracts, amendments, and change orders
Prepare requests for quotes and validate pricing and quantities
Manage inventory and material transfers, expediting, logistics, invoice resolution, contractor safety ratings, and payment terms
Drive cost avoidance and savings through supplier negotiations and process efficiencies
Negotiate pricing, discounts, value, and competitive differentiators
Guide business units on procurement processes, sourcing options, materials management, cost controls, and procurement issue avoidance
Collaborate across organizational levels, sites, functions, businesses, and regions to achieve sourcing goals
Establish relationships with new suppliers and improve existing supplier relationships
Analyze and evaluate supplier performance
Ensure compliance with supplier agreements and Supply Chain Sourcing Standards
Ensure purchase orders and contracts comply with corporate policies, business requirements, laws, regulations, and Duke Energy standards
Manage daily, monthly, and quarterly reports
Support the company safety culture and operational excellence initiatives
Support after-hours emergent duty phone, including after-hours and weekend support
Travel to internal facilities and vendor locations as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree OR High School/GED degree plus 6 years related work experience for Procurement Specialist
Minimum of 2 years related work experience for Procurement Specialist
Bachelor's degree OR High School/GED degree plus 9 years related work experience for Senior Procurement Specialist
Minimum of 5 years related work experience for Senior Procurement Specialist
Previous Services sourcing/procurement and contracting experience
Contract management experience
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
Maximo experience
Strong negotiating skills
Advanced analytical, problem solving, business acumen, and customer service skills
Strong sense of urgency and proven desire to learn
Ability to work in a team environment
Strong multitasking skills
Ability to prioritize a robust workload with attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Advanced planning, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Reliable, consistent transportation
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Ability to provide after-hours and weekend support
Ability to live within a reasonable commute, not greater than 50 miles one way, to the designated Duke Energy facility

Benefits

Comp & perks

Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Competitive pay and benefits
Relocation assistance not provided
5–15% travel
Hybrid work arrangement after onboarding
No visa sponsorship; lawful U.S. work without employment-based immigration sponsorship required