Supply Chain Associate I (Intern/Co-op Conversion)

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Job Summary

The Supply Chain Associate (SCA) Program is Duke Energy's premier leadership and Supply Chain development program for innovative college graduates seeking a dynamic career in a variety of Supply Chain (SC) functions at the country's largest electric power holding company.

This rotational program is designed to be a talent pipeline for future leaders and technical experts in Duke Energy's Supply Chain department. The program provides competitive experiences across a multitude of diverse SC environments that prepare participants to traverse into critical future roles. Each of the four, 9-month rotational assignments may take place in any of the following five Strategic Sourcing areas: Nuclear, Generation, Major Projects, T&D, Enterprise. Additional interface may include other areas of the Supply Chain organization (Inventory Management, Warehousing, Strategy & Support).

In these four rotations, SCAs experience complex intellectual challenges, participate on and lead small-scale and large-scale initiatives, interact with other SCAs through planned social and work activities, and gain practical, on-the-job experience in the areas of negotiations, commercial evaluations, project management, process improvement and numerous tools. SCAs gain heightened familiarity with a compelling corporate culture and direct access to the highest level of leaders across the company. In addition to competitive salary, SCA benefits include company-provided professional training, subsidized continued education, an orientation period for first-year program participants and optional participation in informal social, learning, and service events organized outside of work for SCAs.

At the conclusion of their program tenure, SC Associates are fully prepared to deploy to an area of their interest, in which they can contribute at a significant level.

Responsibilities

• Plan sourcing strategies.

• Participate in cross functional teams to implement sourcing strategies.

• Develop requests for quotations and proposals, analyze supplier responses and negotiates, and award contracts and agreements.

• Develop understanding and proficiencies of e-procurement tools.

• Perform data analysis and summary conclusions.

• Track market conditions and sources of supply.

• Maintain effective interfaces with internal and/or external customers and suppliers.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Business, or Accounting.

• Student must successfully complete and obtain their degree prior to their scheduled start date.

• Only previous Duke Energy interns/co-ops may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Duke Energy Intern or Co-op

• A Master's degree.

• Certified Purchasing Manager and/or Certified in Production and Inventory Management.

• Strong working knowledge of related customer operations.

• Good project management experience.

• Purchasing and contracting experience.

• Strong business and financial expertise.

• Good planning/organizational skills.

• Good problem solving/analytical skills.

• Excellent oral and written communications.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently.

• Strong interpersonal negotiation skills.

• Cost and financial analysis skills.

• Understanding of supply chain processes and "total cost" concept.

• Conflict resolution experience.

• General business and commercial acumen.

• Good presentation skills.

Working Conditions

• Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to a Duke Energy facility.

Travel Requirements

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