Senior Sourcing Specialist

Duke Energy Corporation

. Develop and present sourcing strategies for complex, high-value materials, equipment, engineering, construction, fabrication, testing, transportation, warehousing, and professional services .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management within complex environments. Proficient in developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier risks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance project execution and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic Sourcing InitiativesContract NegotiationSupplier Performance ManagementCommercial Risk EvaluationCross-Functional Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Sourcing StrategiesContract DevelopmentPricing AnalysisSupplier Evaluation CriteriaTotal-Cost-Of-Ownership AnalysisNegotiating High-Value ContractsSupplier Risk ManagementCategory Strategy DevelopmentCommercial EvaluationsSupplier Readiness Assessments

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsCoPilot AIProcurement ToolsContract Management ToolsERP SystemsDocument Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

C.P.M.CPSMCSCPCPIMPMP

Industry Keywords

Nuclear SourcingEPC ProjectsPower GenerationUtilitiesIndustrial ConstructionLong-Lead Equipment ProcurementModular ConstructionNRCNUPICASME NQA-1

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and present sourcing strategies for complex, high-value materials, equipment, engineering, construction, fabrication, testing, transportation, warehousing, and professional services
Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFIs, RFPs, competitive bid events, supplier evaluations, award recommendations, governance reviews, contract releases, purchase order releases, and supplier onboarding
Develop negotiation strategies and lead commercial negotiations for high-value and complex contracts
Negotiate pricing, escalation, payment terms, schedules, milestones, warranties, remedies, change management, intellectual property, confidentiality, audit rights, and other commercial provisions
Identify and manage sourcing and supplier risks affecting cost, schedule, quality, project execution, or regulatory compliance
Lead commercial and supply-chain assessments of suppliers and sub-suppliers
Monitor supplier commitments and performance, support corrective actions, resolve escalated commercial issues, and communicate supplier risks
Serve as a strategic supply chain partner to nuclear, project management, construction, operations, engineering, project controls, legal, finance, tax, and project execution teams
Improve sourcing processes, supplier engagement, project visibility, governance, and execution
Provide cross-training, coaching, guidance, sourcing best practices, templates, evaluation criteria, negotiation strategies, and procedural guidance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 5 years related work experience for Senior Sourcing Specialist, or Bachelor's degree and 7 years related work experience for Lead Sourcing Specialist
Alternatives: Associate's degree plus 7 years related work experience, or High School/GED plus 9 years related work experience for Senior; Associate's degree plus 9 years or High School/GED plus 11 years for Lead
Must possess, or obtain within 3 months of start, Position Specific Guide qualifications for both materials and services sourcing: NSCD-285A Nuclear Sourcing Purchase Order PSG and NSCD-284B Nuclear Sourcing Contract PSG
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Preferred graduate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field
Preferred C.P.M., CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, PMP, or similar certification
Experience leading strategic sourcing initiatives, competitive sourcing events, supplier proposal evaluations, commercial negotiations, contract development, and supplier performance activities for complex or high-value categories
Experience sourcing equipment, materials, engineering, construction, fabrication, logistics, or professional services in technically complex environments
Experience developing category and sourcing strategies, analyzing supply markets, identifying qualified suppliers, creating supplier evaluation criteria, conducting commercial evaluations, and developing executive-ready recommendations
Strong commercial and financial acumen, including pricing analysis, total-cost-of-ownership analysis, benchmarking, escalation indices, should-cost approaches, payment structures, and commercial risk evaluation
Experience negotiating high-value or complex contracts
Supplier relationship and performance management experience
Ability to work with cross-functional teams including engineering, project management, construction, legal, finance, quality, operations, and executive leadership
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience supporting major capital projects, power generation, utilities, nuclear, manufacturing, industrial construction, EPC projects, long-lead equipment procurement, modular construction, or technically complex supply chains
Knowledge of supplier risk considerations including financial health, capacity, quality, cybersecurity, insurance, logistics, regulatory compliance, domestic content, and supply-chain resiliency
Working knowledge of NRC, NUPIC, ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR Part 21, and 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B concepts
Experience supporting supplier readiness assessments, facility evaluations, source inspections, supplier development, or major equipment procurement
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook/Teams, CoPilot AI, and applicable procurement, contract management, ERP, sourcing, document management, and reporting tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Relocation assistance
25–50% travel, primarily domestic with opportunities for international travel