More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. This position develops and implements strategic sourcing plans for assigned categories of spend and is an integral member of team supporting the Telecommunication organization. This role will develop and execute innovative ideas to enhance sourcing strategies and drive transformational or strategic company initiatives. The Senior Sourcing Specialist will lead the assessment of the opportunity, internal supply chain, and supply market culminating in the development, execution, and institutionalization of the sourcing strategy. This position will have a proven track record in sourcing and negotiating complex, high-value categories of spend. Employees at this level manage work with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop proficient skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They are fully competent in use of concepts and procedures. They identify problems, develop solutions and take actions to resolve. The candidate is expected to identify and implement transformation and process optimization opportunities. This is the third level of the Sourcing classification hierarchy. This position develops and implements strategic sourcing plans for assigned categories of spend. This role will develop and execute innovative ideas to enhance sourcing strategies and drive transformational or strategic company initiatives. The Senior Sourcing Specialist will lead the assessment of the opportunity, internal supply chain, and supply market culminating in the development, execution, and institutionalization of the sourcing strategy. This position will have a proven track record in sourcing and negotiating complex, high-value categories of spend. Employees at this level manage work with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop proficient skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They are fully competent in use of concepts and procedures. They identify problems, develop solutions and take actions to resolve. Responsibilities Strategy Development - Alongside key customers and cross functional teams, develops sourcing strategies for complex, high-value materials, equipment or services including the execution of regional and/or enterprise-wide initiatives. Strategy Execution - Develops requests for quotations and proposals, analyzes supplier responses and collaborates with cross functional teams to determine best solution for awards of contracts and agreements. Negotiation - Negotiates with middle, but primarily, upper level management of suppliers and manufacturers. Demonstrates proficient understanding of Duke Energy contractual terms and conditions. Drives cost avoidance and cost savings through supplier negotiations and/or the identification and implementation of process efficiencies. Negotiates pricing, discounts, value or other competitive differentiators. Change Management - Participates in change management strategies in partnership with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of sourcing strategies. Relationship Management - Manages supplier relationships at a strategic level. Maintains effective interfaces with internal business partners, external customers, and suppliers. Supplier Management - Manages post award supplier activities, settlements, claims or disputes. Performs purchase order and agreement maintenance including invoice mismatches, prices changes, amendments, change orders, etc. Subject Matt