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Position Summary
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.
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. They are proficient in use of concepts and procedures. They identify problems, develop solutions, and take actions to resolve.
Responsibilities
Provides proficient 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 minimal direction by Management, etc. Promotes proficient procurement and generation of sustainable cost savings and inventory reduction savings.
Provides proficient guidance to the business unit on procurement process Best sourcing options materials management strategies including transfers, cost controls, and avoidance of procurement issues.
Monitor and manages 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 proficient capabilities associated with analyzing and evaluating supplier performance.
Managing daily, monthly, and quarterly reports.
Acts as a subject matter expert and participates and supports Supply Chain and/or Business Unit on Special projects and teams as required – may serve as a team leader. Mentors and assists in the development of procurement specialist personnel, processes, and standards/procedures.
Support T-week requirements and attend T-week meetings.
Support 24/7 outage schedule.
Attend OFM/CAP meeting as needed.
Required to participate in Procurement Duty rotation which will include nights and weekends.
Serves as Single Point of Contact for Business Unit procurement processes, material transfer processes, or inventory management processes/commodity transfer processes and represents supply chain at Business Unit meetings (project planning, outage, etc.). Acts as liaison between external suppliers and the Business Unit.
Monitors and manages commercial performance of supplier contracts/purchase orders. Resolve purchase order issues such as invoice mismatches to insure prompt supplier payment.
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 (Procurement Specialist)
Bachelors degree + 2 years related work experience OR
Associates degree + 4 years related work experience OR
High School/GED degree + 6 years related work experience
Required/Basic Qualifications (Senior Procurement Specialist)
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
Microsoft Office Suite
NAS
Fusion
Completion of Customer Support PSG (NSCD 130C)
Completion of Material analyst PSG (NSCD 245A)
Completion of Purchasing PSG (NSCD 285A)
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
Associates + 8 yrs of work experience
Demonstrates proficient planning skills, organizational skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and analytics skills
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 Catawba Nuclear Station, York, SC.
4 days a week 10 hour shifts Monday- Thursday
Supporting duty schedules as defined by the function which includes 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
Travel Requirements
5-15%