Procurement Specialist OR Senior Procurement Specialist

Position Summary: This is the career/senior level of the Procurement classification hierarchy. Employees at this level manage work in various areas of specialization, with minimal supervision. Manage the procurement of products and services that align with Business Unit requirements and standards. Incumbents are expected to develop proficient skills and have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. The assigned work location is Brunswick Nuclear Plant in Southport, NC, performed at a virtual location in North Carolina within a reasonable commute to the plant.

Responsibilities

Provides proficient procurement services such as expediting (managing and maintaining purchase orders and/or contracts with vendors), resolution of invoice mismatches, pricing, quantity, inventory, material transfer, and logistic issues; Supports resolution of exceptions on terms and conditions with input from legal and other functions; Utilizes Power Advocate for bid events; Promotes sustainable cost savings and inventory reduction savings; Provides guidance to the business unit on procurement processes, sourcing options, and materials management strategies; Monitors and manages supplier relationships and ensures compliance with supplier agreements; Acts as liaison between external suppliers and the Business Unit; Analyzes and evaluates supplier performance; Ensures compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and Duke Energy business standards; Manages daily, monthly, and quarterly reports; Acts as subject matter expert and supports special projects and teams, may serve as team leader; Mentors and assists in developing procurement specialist personnel, processes, and standards; Supports T-week requirements and meetings; Supports 24/7 outage schedule; Attends Operational Focus Meetings/Corrective Action Program meetings as needed; Participates in Procurement Duty rotation including nights and weekends; Serves as Single Point of Contact for Business Unit procurement, material transfer, and inventory management processes; Monitors and manages commercial performance of supplier contracts/purchase orders

Requirements

Bachelor's degree + 2 years related work experience OR Associate's degree + 4 years related work experience OR High School/GED degree + 6 years related work experience (Procurement Specialist); Bachelor's degree + 5 years related work experience OR Associate's degree + 7 years related work experience OR High School/GED degree + 9 years related work experience (Senior Procurement Specialist); must possess all basic/required qualifications; must live within a reasonable commute to a Duke Energy facility and within a footprint state (NC, SC, FL, OH, KY, IN) or the DC metro area; must have the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship

Nice to have

Microsoft Office Suite; Nuclear Asset Suite; Cast Pro; Proficient 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; Demonstrates proficient planning, organizational, communication, interpersonal, and analytics skills

Benefits

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