Sourcing Specialist, Regulated and Renewable Energy

Duke Energy Corporation

. Executes the sourcing process for assigned business areas and implements policies and procedures directed towards providing contracted services/materials.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeCharlotte • Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Executes the sourcing process for assigned business areas and implements policies and procedures directed towards providing contracted services/materials.
Manages request for proposals and bidding processes while establishing and nurturing relationships with key suppliers to ensure competitive pricing.
Achieves the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal business unit partnerships.
Solves more complex problems with some supervision.
Develops advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence.
Conducts business dealings with the highest level of integrity and regard for corporate guidelines, legal, and environmental regulations.
Enhances category management through strategic analysis of assigned categories.
Identifies and anticipates Business Unit demand and needs, issues, and cost reduction opportunities.
Develops enterprise and regional sourcing strategies with key business partners and cross functional teams for equipment, materials, and/or services.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree AND two (2) years related work experience
In lieu of Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of related work experience; High School Degree/GED AND six (6) years of related work experience
Bachelor's Degree AND five (5) years related work experience
In lieu of Bachelor's Degree and five (5) years of related work experience; High School Degree/GED AND nine (9) years of related work experience
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
Project Management/Controls experience
Certified Purchasing Manager and/or Certified Professional in Supply Management
Demonstrated negotiation, problem solving, analytical and leadership skills
Experience with RFP/RFI systems and processes
Previous sourcing/purchasing experience buying services/materials
Strategic sourcing experience for category plans/bid events
A natural time manager with the ability to manage a robust workload and pay attention to detail
Outstanding planning/organization skills
Problem-solving/statistical/analytical skills
Oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated interpersonal and team building skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

friendly work environment
opportunities for growth and development
recognition for your work
competitive pay and benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordProject ManagementRFP systemsRFI systemssourcingpurchasingstrategic sourcinganalytical skillsproblem-solving skills

Soft Skills

negotiationleadershiptime managementattention to detailplanning skillsorganization skillsoral communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal skillsteam building

Certifications

Certified Purchasing ManagerCertified Professional in Supply Management