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Job Summary

Manger of Sourcing is responsible for managing a professional procurement/sourcing staff to ensure cost-effective and quality acquisition of materials, equipment, and services to support business unit operations while meeting department goals and objectives.

Broad areas of responsibility include, but not limited to:

Manage team of procurement/sourcing professionals

Ensure materials, services and equipment are purchased in a cost-effective manner while meeting quality requirements and within need dates

Manage purchasing functions to ensure compliance with applicable company purchasing policies,  business partner requirements, state and federal regulations and guidelines

Oversee all facets of day-to-day work team performs and serve as primary escalation point for operations and support

Implement and maintain processes, policies, technologies, and techniques necessary to ensure ongoing successful operations

Monitor and measure quality of work, effectiveness and efficiency of the processes and develop meaningful measures and performance indicators

Take appropriate actions necessary to ensure a quality of work product, process compliance, continual performance improvement, and maximized productivity

Maintains effective working relationships, manage issues with internal business unit partners and external suppliers and elevate issues when necessary

Ensure a productive staff through effective performance management

Recruit effectively, develop, train, and support new and existing staff

Provide frequent and fair feedback to employees regarding expectations and performance through recognition, coaching, etc.

Support team  development

Align work efforts with corporate and departmental objectives

Basic/Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Economics, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business, Supply Chain Management or related discipline

Two (2) years related work experience

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or other related discipline and six (6)+ years related work experience  

Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration and five (5)+ years related work experience

Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

Previous Supply Chain supervisory/management experience

Experience in managing a diverse workforce

Working knowledge of procurement/sourcing, inventory, and business unit operations

Excellent problem solving, business acumen, interpersonal and analytical skills, and customer service skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Self-directed with willingness and ability to see gaps and develop and implement solutions to fill those gaps

Ability to motivate team members at multiple levels and lead others through change

Strong negotiating skills with ability to influence

Microsoft Office Suite

Maximo experience

Working Conditions

Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both onsite and remote locations after the onboarding period. Hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to the assigned Duke Energy Facility.

Assigned work location is Duke Energy Plaza, Charlotte NC with onsite 3 days per week and when required and directed by their manager

Position will include after hours and weekend support

Normal office environment with occasional travel to other sites, supplier facilities and industry meetings

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Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)No

Represented/Union PositionNo

Visa Sponsored PositionNo

Posting Expiration Date

Tuesday, February 25, 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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