Procurement Specialist OR Senior Procurement Specialist

Important Application Submission Information In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy. Position Summary This is the intermediate level of the Procurement classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve more complex problems, with some areas of specialist, with general direction from Management. Manage the procurement of products and services that align with Business Unit requirements and standards. Incumbents are expected develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that are fairly complex and varied.

Responsibilities

Provides advanced procurement services such as but not limited to expediting (managing and maintaining purchase orders and/or contracts with vendors), resolution of invoice mismatches, pricing, quantity, inventory, material transfer, logistic issues, support resolution to exceptions on terms and conditions with appropriate input from legal and other, utilize power advocate for bid events with limited direction by Management, etc. Promotes advanced procurement and generation of sustainable cost savings and inventory reduction savings. Provides advanced guidance to the business unit on procurement process Best sourcing options materials management strategies including transfers, cost controls, and avoidance of procurement issues. Develops and improves supplier relationships and ensures compliance with supplier agreements to help realize value added services benefits. Acts as liaison between external suppliers and the Business Unit. Understands supplier capabilities, establishes relationships with suppliers and negotiates cost savings and inventory reductions. Demonstrates a strong sense of Business Unit and Supplier focus and cultivates Business Unit and Supplier relationships. For example, by providing customer service functions such as responding to customer inquiries and providing material status to support work schedules. Ensuring compliance with all related federal and state laws and regulations and Duke Energy business standards. Demonstrate advanced capabilities associated with analyzing and evaluating supplier performance Managing daily, monthly, and quarterly reports Note: This posting is for one position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below. Required/Basic Qualifications (Procurement Specialist) Bachelor's degree + 2 years relevant work experience OR Associate's degree + 4 years of work experience OR HS/GED + 6 years of work experience Demonstrates advanced planning skills, organizational skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and analytics skills Required/Basic Qualifications (Senior Procurement Specialist) Bachelor's degree + 5 years relevant work experience OR Associate's degree + 7 years of work experience OR HS/GED + 9 years of work experience Demonstrates proficient planning skills, organizational skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and analytics skills Desired Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Management and 2 years of related work experience Completed certification for PSG NSCD-284 Contract and Acceptance of Serviced or NSCD-285 Procurement Process (PSG is Position Specific Guide) Additional Preferred Qualifications Microsoft Office Suite Advanced analytical, business acumen & customer service skills Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and proven desire to learn Ability to work in a team environment Strong multitasking skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Associates + 5 yrs of work experience Working Conditions Virtual Mobility Classification - Work will be performed from a remote location after the onboarding period. However, virtual employees should live within a reasonable commute to a Duke Energy facility. Office environment M-Th (4-10's) The position's core work schedule is dayshift but will need to cover shift work during outages and unit threats. Supporting duty schedules as defined by the function (may include after hours and weekend support) May be occasionally around construction/maintenance activities May require travel to other internal business locations/facilities May require some travel to vendor locations #LI-BM1 #LI-Virtual Travel Requirements 5-15% Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No Represented/Union Position No Visa Sponsored Position NoPlease note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications. Privacy Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA) Terms of Use Accessibility Apply To This Job