Senior Sourcing Specialist

Duke Energy Corporation

Senior Sourcing Specialist supporting sourcing, contracting, and supplier management for Duke Energy. Managing sourcing strategies for solar and battery energy projects with complex contracts.

Posted 6/21/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for EPC contracts that align with project requirements and business unit priorities
Lead competitive bidding events, supplier evaluations, contract development, and negotiations to achieve favorable commercial outcomes
Review contract terms, redlines, and execution documents to help ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely completion
Perform market research, spend analysis, and benchmarking to identify savings opportunities, sourcing options, and potential risks
Partner with legal, tax, cybersecurity, finance, project management, and operations teams to support sourcing decisions and governance requirements
Coordinate project documentation, trackers, exhibits, purchase orders, and supplier deliverables to support milestone-driven execution
Communicate risks, commercial considerations, and sourcing recommendations clearly to business partners and supply chain leadership
Contribute to process improvements, knowledge sharing, and development of sourcing best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree + 5 years of related work experience OR Associate's degree + 7 years of related work experience OR HS/GED + 9 years of related work experience
Demonstrated experience leading sourcing, contracting, or procurement activities for services and equipment in a project-driven environment
Demonstrated negotiation and contract management skills, including familiarity with terms and conditions, redlines, and commercial issue resolution
Strong analytical skills, including market research, spend analysis, cost evaluation, and data-driven decision making
Ability to identify cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities and communicate recommendations effectively
Experience coordinating project schedules, trackers, exhibits, and cross-functional deliverables
Working knowledge of procurement operations, including purchase orders, invoice resolution, payment processes, and contract administration
Ability to work effectively with legal, tax, cybersecurity, finance, and operational stakeholders
Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

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

sourcing strategiescompetitive biddingsupplier evaluationscontract developmentnegotiationmarket researchspend analysiscost evaluationprocurement operationscontract administration

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunicationorganizationproblem-solvingstakeholder management

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeAssociate's degreeHS/GED