Director Sourcing

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Job Summary

The Director, Strategic Sourcing is responsible for effectively planning organizing and managing professional staff to ensure cost-effective and quality acquisition of materials, equipment and services to support business units.

Responsibilities

• Develops category strategies and goals in support of business unit and corporate strategies

• Directs the cost-effective and quality acquisition/life cycle management of materials, equipment, services and spare parts within area of expertise to support the operations and activities

• Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with internal customers and external suppliers

• Manage enterprise-level Supply Chain initiatives or represent Supply Chain in such initiatives

• Identifies areas for improvement through benchmarking and market analysis

• Transforms market and operational insights into actionable Supply Chain strategy and transformational initiatives

Basic/Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Economics, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business, Supply Chain Management

• Minimum 5 years related work experience

Desired Qualifications

• Masters Degree

• Project Management & Analytical Analysis experience

• Certified Purchasing Manager, Certified in Production and Inventory Management, Certified Professional in Supply Management

• Strong working knowledge of business unit operations

• Ability/confidence to effectively present and interact with Senior Company Executives

• Good project management experience

• Strong understanding of procurement program and purchasing policies

• Good understanding of inventory issues

• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, procedures, and other regulatory requirements and guidelines.

• Excellent negotiating skills

• Excellent planning/organizational skills Excellent problem solving/analytical skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong leadership and motivational skills

• Demonstrated ability to negotiate with and influence customers

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 a Duke Energy facility.

• Normal office environment with some travel to sites, supplier facilities and industry meetings.

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Posting Expiration Date

Monday, June 30, 2025

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.

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