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Procurement Specialist (Harris Nuclear… at Duke Energy · New Hill
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Position Summary
This is the intermediate level of the Procurement classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve more complex problems, with some areas of specialist, with general direction from Management. Manage the procurement of products and services that align with Business Unit requirements and standards. Incumbents are expected develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that are fairly complex and varied.
Responsibilities
Provides advanced procurement services such as but not limited to expediting (managing and maintaining purchase orders and/or contracts with vendors), resolution of invoice mismatches, pricing, quantity, inventory, material transfer, logistic issues, support resolution to exceptions on terms and conditions with appropriate input from legal and other, utilize power advocate for bid events with limited direction by Management, etc. Promotes advanced procurement and generation of sustainable cost savings and inventory reduction savings.
Provides advanced guidance to the business unit on procurement process: Best sourcing options materials management strategies including transfers, cost controls, and avoidance of procurement issues.
Develops and improves supplier relationships and ensures compliance with supplier agreements to help realize value added services benefits. Acts as liaison between external suppliers and the Business Unit. Understands supplier capabilities, establishes relationships with suppliers and negotiates cost savings and inventory reductions.
Demonstrates a strong sense of Business Unit and Supplier focus and cultivates Business Unit and Supplier relationships. For example, by providing customer service functions such as responding to customer inquiries and providing material status to support work schedules.
Ensuring compliance with all related federal and state laws and regulations and Duke Energy business standards.
Demonstrate advanced capabilities associated with analyzing and evaluating supplier performance
Managing daily, monthly, and quarterly reports
Required/Basic Qualifications
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
Desired Qualifications
Previous utility industry experience supporting outages at a nuclear facility
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft Office Suite
Advanced 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
Associates + 5 yrs of work experience
Working Conditions
Virtual - Work will be performed from a remote location after the onboarding period. However, virtual employees should live within a reasonable commute to a Duke Energy facility.
The assigned work location is Harris Nuclear Plant (New Hill, NC)
Office environment
Supporting duty schedules as defined by the function (may include after hours and weekend support)
May be occasionally around construction/maintenance activities
May require travel to other internal business locations/facilities
May require some travel to vendor locations
Specific Requirements
Demonstrates advanced planning skills, organizational skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and analytics skills
Bachelor's degree + 2 years work experience OR
Associate's degree + 4 years work experience OR
HS/GED + 6 years work experience
Travel Requirements
5-15%