Procurement Specialist / Senior Procurement Specialist

Important Application Submission InformationIn order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Friday, August 28, 2026More 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.Job Summary This position is the intermediate level of the Procurement classification hierarchy. Employees will manage the procurement of services that align with Supply Chain requirements and Business Unit specifications, ensuring most advantageous pricing and terms while meeting customer’s require dates. Employees at this level solve more complex problems, with some areas of specialty, with general direction from Management. Incumbents are expected to have advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is complex and varied.Responsibilities Provides advanced procurement services such as but not limited to issuance and management of service type purchase orders and purchase contracts, amendments and change orders, requests for quotes, pricing and quantity validation, inventory and material transfers, terms and conditions negotiations, expediting, logistics, invoice resolution, confirmation of contractor safety rating, and payment terms applicationDrive substantial and sustainable cost avoidance and savings through supplier negotiations and/or identification and implementation of process efficiencies and inventory reduction. Negotiates pricing, discounts, value, and competitive differentiators.Provides advanced guidance to the business unit on procurement process, best sourcing options, materials management strategies including transfers, cost controls, and avoidance of procurement issuesCollaborates effectively across organizational levels, sites, functions, businesses, and regions to realize sourcing goals and objectivesUnderstand supplier capabilities, establish relationships with new suppliers, and improves relationships with existing suppliersDemonstrates advanced capabilities with analyzing and evaluating supplier performanceEnsures compliance with supplier agreementsEnsures that purchase orders and contracts are in compliance with all Supply Chain Sourcing Standards, corporate policies/procedures, business requirements, federal and state laws and regulations, and Duke Energy business standardsManages daily, monthly, and quarterly reportsActively supports our safety cultureFully embraces operational excellence, being proactive and aspirational for continuous improvement opportunitiesSupports after hours emergent duty phoneIncludes after hours and weekend supportNote: This posting is for one position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.Required/Basic Qualifications for Procurement SpecialistBachelors degreeMinimum of 2 years required related work experienceHigh School/GED degree + 6 years related work experienceRequired/Basic Qualifications for Senior Procurement SpecialistBachelors degreeMinimum of 5 years required related work experienceHigh School/GED degree + 9 years related work experienceDesired QualificationsMust have previous Services sourcing/procurement and contracting experienceContract managementMicrosoft Office SuiteMaximo experienceStrong negotiating skillsAdvanced analytical, problem solving, business acumen & customer service skillsDemonstrates a strong sense of urgency and proven desire to learnAbility to work in a team environmentStrong multitasking skillsA natural time manager with the ability to prioritize a robust workload with attention to detailAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrate advanced planning, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsWorking ConditionsHybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute (not greater than 50 miles one way) to the designated Duke Energy facility. Reliable, consistent transportation is required to ensure timely arrival at the applicable facility.The assigned work location is Duke Energy Plaza, Charlotte, NC with onsite 3 days per week and when required and directed by their managerThis position requires after hours and weekend supportMay be occasionally around construction/maintenance activitiesMay require travel to other internal business locations/facilitiesMay require some travel to vendor locations#LI-BM1#LI-HybridTravel Requirements5-15%Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)NoRepresented/Union PositionNoVisa Sponsored PositionNo. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.PrivacyDo Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)Terms of UseAccessibilitySummaryLocation: Charlotte, NCType: Full time