This Senior Sourcing Specialist position is the third level of the Nuclear Sourcing classification hierarchy and is responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing plans in support of evaluating potential new nuclear generation. The role supports high-value, complex, and risk-sensitive procurement of nuclear materials, equipment, long-lead items, engineering, construction, fabrication, testing, logistics, warehousing, and services needed to support evaluation of potential new nuclear project development and execution.
This position leads opportunity assessment, internal supply chain analysis, supply-market assessment, sourcing strategy development, bid execution, negotiation, supplier readiness and performance support, and institutionalization of sourcing strategies. The role requires a proven track record in sourcing and negotiating extremely complex, high-value categories of spend while minimizing risk and protecting Duke Energy’s technical, commercial, regulatory, financial, schedule, and reputational interests.
A successful candidate will operate with an enterprise mindset, work proactively with the Nuclear Business Unit, Project Management & Construction (PMC), Nuclear Operations, Engineering, Project Controls, Legal, Finance, Treasury/Tax, Cybersecurity, Credit Risk, Insurance, Quality/Nuclear Oversight, and supplier stakeholders, and build alignment across silos. Success requires strong judgment, nuclear contract process discipline, data-driven decision making, executive-ready communication, commercial acumen, and the ability to deliver actionable results with minimal oversight.
The individual is expected to challenge assumptions, improve sourcing governance, support supplier readiness, drive value through competition and negotiation, and ensure all sourcing actions comply with applicable nuclear procurement, quality, regulatory, and commercial requirements. Employees at this level are fully competent in applicable concepts and procedures, work independently on most assignments, identify problems, develop solutions, and escalate unusual or complex issues appropriately.