Duke Energy Corporation

Sourcing Specialist OR Senior Sourcing Specialist

Duke Energy Corporation$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related experience or equivalent
  • Strong background in strategic sourcing for large spend categories
  • Proven negotiation skills and experience
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Experience with RFP tools and EAM systems

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute sourcing strategies for various contracts
  • Conduct market analysis and research best practices
  • Guide leaders on market conditions and strategic sourcing options
  • Develop and maintain supplier relationships
  • Build executive-level client relationships

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with partial remote work
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale energy projects
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams
  • Professional growth in sourcing and contract management
  • Potential for higher-level positioning based on experience
Full Job Description
Important Application Submission Information
In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Monday, July 20, 2026

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.

Position Summary

The Strategic Sourcing Organization is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to support the sourcing and contracting of large spend equipment and labor for generation projects including thermal, hydro, and Renewables. The position is in our Major projects and Renewables team and will report to the Director Sourcing, Major Projects.

Primary responsibilities are sourcing, contracting and category management of equipment and labor contracts for our new construction gas and hydro projects with additional responsibilities for supporting renewables.

This is the third level of the Sourcing classification hierarchy. Employees at this level manage work with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They identify problems, develop solutions, and take actions to resolve.

Responsibilities
  • Plan, develop and execute sourcing strategies for equipment, professional services, construction services and EPC contracts, which ensure reliable and safe deliveries on schedule and at a competitive cost.
  • 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.


Note: This posting is for one position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

Required/Basic Qualifications (Sourcing Specialist)
  • Bachelor's degree AND two (2) years related work experience OR
  • Associate's degree AND four (4) years related work experience OR
  • High School Degree/GED AND six (6) years of related work experience


Required/Basic Qualifications (Senior Sourcing Specialist)
  • Bachelor's degree AND five (5) years related work experience OR
  • Associate's degree AND seven (7) years related work experience OR
  • High School Degree/GED AND nine (9) years of related work experience


Desired Qualifications
  • Planning skills
  • Experience in strategic sourcing initiatives for equipment and/or labor for large spend categories
  • Prepare market solicitation documents and conduct competitive market processes
  • Advanced analytical skills
  • Negotiation skills and experience
  • Manage supplier relationships
  • Facilitate and work in a cross functional team structure
  • Advanced presentation preparation and delivery
  • Experience with RFP tools and EAM systems
  • Experience managing projects


Additional Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous sourcing experience
  • C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager), CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) certification, or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
  • Demonstrated negotiation, problem solving, analytical and leadership skills.
  • Experience with RFP/RFI systems and processes.
  • A natural time manager with the ability to manage a robust workload and pay attention to detail.
  • Outstanding planning/organization skills
  • Problem-solving/analytical I skills
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Contract management skills
  • Project management skills
  • Statistical and analytical skills
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and team building skills.


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 Duke Energy facility.
  • The position is considered Hybrid with 3 days per week in the office.
  • Travel requirements: 15% - 25%


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Travel Requirements
15-25%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No

Represented/Union Position
No

About Duke Energy Corporation

Duke Energy is one of the largest energy holding companies in the United States. Its Electric Utilities and Infrastructure business unit serves approximately 7.5 million customers located in six states in the Southeast and Midwest.

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27,605 employees
Market Cap
$79 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
5 Year Trend
+2%
Revenue
$23.8 billion
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