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. Nuclear Supply Chain (NSC) is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to support and own the nuclear craft labor category. This role will have responsibility for the craft labor category and associated contracts for 1) nuclear generation site specific projects and outages, 2) nuclear fleetwide projects and 3) Enterprise-wide initiatives. Primary responsibilities include nuclear craft labor sourcing and category management with frequent engagement with Nuclear Business Unit (NBU) partners to continuously improve NSC and NBU relationships. Other duties will be assigned by management which will be dependent upon business needs. Employees at this level manage work with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop proficient skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They are fully competent in use of concepts and procedures. They identify problems, develop solutions and take actions to resolve. Responsibilities Plan, develop and execute sourcing strategies and category plans for assigned categories and lead bid events and contract negotiations in support of labor/services. Perform market analysis and research best practices successfully adopted by other industries and companies. Provide guidance to Business Unit and Supply Chain leaders on market conditions and sourcing options that will help us maintain a competitive position in the industry. Develop and manage supplier relationships and programs. Build and nurture client relationships, including executive level business interfaces. Mentor and assist in the development of sourcing personnel, processes, and procedures, exhibiting a leadership skillset. Lead and coordinate strategic sourcing (i.e. high value or risk) initiatives, market research analysis, contracting strategies, vendor management and deliver on annual savings targets. Understand how to use benchmarking and/or other outside resources. Demonstrate knowledge of other industry practices. Develop strategies to align with Corporate and Supply Chain initiatives to include but not limited to safety, supplier diversity, savings and total cost of ownership. Maintain knowledge of commodities/categories, sourcing of supply, services, supplier diversity opportunities and market conditions that may impact future procurement. Prepare market solicitation documents, conduct competitive market processes (e.g., RFP, bids, alliance negotiations, deliver and measure targeted cost reductions) All other duties as assigned by management which will be dependent upon business needs. Required/Basic Qualifications Bachelors degree 5 years related work experience OR Associates degree 7 years related work experience OR High School/GED degree 9 years related work experience Desired Qualifications Masters degree in Business Administration In addition to desired degree, 15 years related work experience Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and/or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) and/or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Self-directed with willingness and ability to see gaps and develop and implement solutions to fill those gaps Expert analytical, business acumen & customer service skills and understands market and supplier conditions Strong working knowledge of nuclear electric utility related customer operations (including market challenges) Strategic sourcing experience leading large sourcing initiatives and managing high value strategic supplier relationships Experience in managing high level and strategic supplier relationships Demonstrated interpersonal, leadership and team building skills including interface with cross functional teams and executive management Experience preparing and issuing market solicitation documents and conducting competitive market analysis Experience negotiating large dollar and complex contracts Strong financial analysis experience and skills Experience managing high value supplier relationships Experience working in a cross functional team structure (matrix environment) Advanced presentation skills Experience with e-sourcing tools (Wood Mackenzie/PowerAdvocate) and ERP systems (CAS/NAS) Expert analytical and critical thinking skills Expert communication and interpersonal skills Ability to handle sudden setbacks Expert negotiation skills Willingness to operate in a dynamic environment Thirst for knowledge and the ability to learn quickly Expert prioritization, planning, and organizational skills Expert leadership skills with ability to mentor and knowledge share to develop a pipeline of talent Expert oral and written communication skills Expert sourcing and contracting experience Working Conditions Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to the assigned Duke Energy facility. Office environment with plant and vendor visits as required. Travel Requirements 5-15% Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No Represented/Union Position No Visa Sponsored Position No Posting Expiration Date Thursday, June 13, 2024 All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date. Please 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 About Duke Energy Read about our commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Learn how to set up job alerts here. View a step-by-step application guide for assistance in completing the process. Contact our team for questions on our hiring process. Check on the status of your application on your Candidate Home page. Brighter opportunities. Brighter futures. 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