Sourcing Specialist

Duke Energy Corporation

. Lead sourcing and contracting activities for complex natural gas construction, labor, field services, major projects, transmission, distribution, integrity, locating, and related capital and operational requirements .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement, and contract negotiation for complex natural gas construction projects. Proficient in developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

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Strategic SourcingContract NegotiationSupplier ManagementCategory ManagementNatural Gas Operations

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Hard Skills

RFI/RFP ExecutionBid EvaluationMarket AnalysisTotal-Cost-Of-Ownership AnalysisChange-Order MechanismsSupplier Proposal EvaluationConstruction Contracting KnowledgeProject ManagementNegotiation StrategiesFinancial Exposure Assessment

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStakeholder InfluenceRelationship ManagementOrganization SkillsInformal Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelE-SourcingContract Lifecycle ManagementERP SystemsSpend Analytics

Certifications & Qualifications

CPSMC.P.M.CSCPPMP

Industry Keywords

Natural Gas ConstructionUtility ConstructionCapital ProjectsSupplier QualificationPerformance-Based Structures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead sourcing and contracting activities for complex natural gas construction, labor, field services, major projects, transmission, distribution, integrity, locating, and related capital and operational requirements
Partner with business unit leaders, project teams, Legal, Credit/Risk, Tax, EHS, Project Controls, Quality, Accounts Payable, and other subject matter experts
Lead assigned sourcing initiatives through demand validation, market analysis, strategy development, supplier qualification, RFI/RFP execution, bid evaluation, negotiation, award recommendation, contract development, purchase order implementation, transition planning, and post-award performance management
Assess business requirements, internal capabilities, and supply markets to develop and sustain sourcing strategies for complex, high-value spend
Serve as an internal consultant for procurement and strategic sourcing
Develop and maintain category plans using spend, demand, market, supplier, SWOT, and total-cost-of-ownership analyses
Develop enterprise and regional sourcing strategies with business partners and cross-functional teams
Lead competitive bidding, objective bid evaluation, award recommendations, contract negotiation, systems integration, and supplier/contract management
Develop negotiation strategies and deal structures; negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, and commercial provisions
Evaluate supplier financial condition and coordinate with Credit/Risk on financial exposure and safeguards
Apply commercial and legal concepts to achieve favorable contractual outcomes
Develop change-management strategies with business unit partners and cross-functional teams
Build relationships with business partners, Supply Chain colleagues, and strategic suppliers
Establish post-award governance, performance measures, service-level expectations, scorecards, business reviews, corrective-action plans, escalation protocols, and documentation
Monitor contract compliance and supplier performance; manage purchase order and agreement maintenance
Integrate safety, environmental, quality, security, financial, and contractor-qualification requirements into sourcing activities
Provide informal leadership, coaching, and mentoring and contribute to team processes and operating practices
Travel for plant and vendor visits, conferences, and visits to other Duke Energy facilities and territories

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of work experience; OR Associate degree plus 4 years of work experience; OR High school diploma or GED plus 6 years of work experience
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Must live within a reasonable commute to the designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way
Expected to report to the assigned Duke Energy facility as required and directed by the manager, on average 3 full workdays per regular workweek
Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contract negotiation, category management, or supplier management, including complex services or construction-related spend
Experience supporting capital projects, utility construction, natural gas operations, or comparable industrial services
Experience conducting analysis and preparing executive-ready report-outs
Experience leading RFI/RFP processes, supplier evaluations, commercial negotiations, contract development, and post-award supplier management
Working knowledge of construction contracting and commercial models, including unit-rate, not-to-exceed, time-and-materials, cost-reimbursable, and performance-based structures
Experience evaluating supplier proposals, pricing models, escalation provisions, change-order mechanisms, contractual exceptions, and total-cost-of-ownership scenarios
Ability to manage multiple sourcing events, negotiations, supplier issues, and business priorities with competing deadlines and limited supervision
Strong written and verbal communication, stakeholder influence, organization, project management, and relationship-management skills
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel or comparable analytical tools
Experience with e-sourcing, contract lifecycle management, ERP, spend analytics, supplier-management, or procure-to-pay systems
Professional certification such as CPSM, C.P.M., CSCP, PMP, or a comparable sourcing, supply chain, or project-management credential is desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Hybrid work arrangement
No relocation assistance provided