Sourceability® is a global digital distributor of electronic components transforming how modern businesses bring products to market. With innovation, quality and logistics as the backbone of the company, Sourceability’s cutting-edge products and services expedite the procurement process across a wide range of industries, including communications/cellular, consumer electronics, and auto manufacturing. We are looking for a dynamic Excess Buyer to become a vital part of our vibrant Purchasing team, working remotely across the East Coast. Join the energy and come be part of the momentum! This is an amazing opportunity to get involved! As an Excess Buyer, you will play a crucial role in sourcing and purchasing excess inventory while actively prospecting new suppliers, building long-term relationships, and driving revenue growth across your region. This role is ideal for someone who is commercially minded, relationship-driven, and proactive, with a strong ability to spot market opportunities and turn them into profitable deals. Our goal is to have a sophisticated team equipped with expert technical skills in addition to keen business acumen. Each member of our team adds unique value to the business and the customer. Sourceability is committed to a culture where we attract the best talent in the industry. Insight on your impact: - Develop and grow a strong pipeline of excess inventory suppliers (OEMs, EMS, distributors) within assigned region. - Proactively prospect new vendors through cold outreach, networking, referrals, and industry events. - Build and maintain long-term strategic relationships with suppliers to secure consistent deal flow. - Source, negotiate pricing, and purchase electronic and mechanical components in line with company margin targets. - Act as the main point of contact for assigned accounts, ensuring strong communication and follow-up. - Maintain and update all supplier, contact, and deal information in the ERP/CRM system. - Drive account growth in terms of revenue, gross profit, and engagement level. - Identify and execute speculative buys aligned with confirmed or forecasted customer demand (shortage / EOL / LTB opportunities). - Collaborate closely with Sales to match inventory with active demand. - Review excess BOMs to identify cost reduction opportunities and margin expansion. - Analyze market trends to identify high-value parts, constrained components, and premium brands. - Evaluate product applications to expand resale opportunities across multiple customers and industries. - Manage purchase orders, contracts, and supplier agreements in compliance with company policies. - Maintain accurate records of goods ordered, received, and in transit. - Provide regular updates on pipeline, deals, and vendor activity to management. Your qualifications, your influence: To be successful in the role, you must possess the following skills - 3–5+ years of experience in procurement, excess inventory, or semiconductor distribution. - Strong understanding of the electronics supply chain (OEM, EMS, distribution). - Proven ability in vendor prospecting and relationship development. - Commercial mindset with strong negotiation and closing skills. - Advanced Excel skills (analysis, pricing, data handling). - Excellent communication skills (written and verbal English required). - Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-oriented environment. Preferred skills and technical familiarity: Adding additional insight, and a growth mindset, will elevate your contribution in this role - Existing network within OEMs / EMS / distributors in the assigned region. - Experience working with shortage, EOL, or LTB components. - Familiarity with ERP/CRM systems. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

Sourceability® is a global digital distributor of electronic components transforming how modern businesses bring products to market. With innovation, quality and logistics as the backbone of the company, Sourceability’s cutting-edge products and services expedite the procurement process across a wide range of industries, including communications/cellular, consumer electronics, and auto manufacturing. We are looking for a dynamic Excess Buyer to become a vital part of our vibrant Purchasing team, working remotely across the West Coast. Join the energy and come be part of the momentum! This is an amazing opportunity to get involved! As an Excess Buyer, you will play a crucial role in sourcing and purchasing excess inventory while actively prospecting new suppliers, building long-term relationships, and driving revenue growth across your region. This role is ideal for someone who is commercially minded, relationship-driven, and proactive, with a strong ability to spot market opportunities and turn them into profitable deals. Our goal is to have a sophisticated team equipped with expert technical skills in addition to keen business acumen. Each member of our team adds unique value to the business and the customer. Sourceability is committed to a culture where we attract the best talent in the industry. Insight on your impact: - Develop and grow a strong pipeline of excess inventory suppliers (OEMs, EMS, distributors) within assigned region. - Proactively prospect new vendors through cold outreach, networking, referrals, and industry events. - Build and maintain long-term strategic relationships with suppliers to secure consistent deal flow. - Source, negotiate pricing, and purchase electronic and mechanical components in line with company margin targets. - Act as the main point of contact for assigned accounts, ensuring strong communication and follow-up. - Maintain and update all supplier, contact, and deal information in the ERP/CRM system. - Drive account growth in terms of revenue, gross profit, and engagement level. - Identify and execute speculative buys aligned with confirmed or forecasted customer demand (shortage / EOL / LTB opportunities). - Collaborate closely with Sales to match inventory with active demand. - Review excess BOMs to identify cost reduction opportunities and margin expansion. - Analyze market trends to identify high-value parts, constrained components, and premium brands. - Evaluate product applications to expand resale opportunities across multiple customers and industries. - Manage purchase orders, contracts, and supplier agreements in compliance with company policies. - Maintain accurate records of goods ordered, received, and in transit. - Provide regular updates on pipeline, deals, and vendor activity to management. Your qualifications, your influence: To be successful in the role, you must possess the following skills - 3–5+ years of experience in procurement, excess inventory, or semiconductor distribution. - Strong understanding of the electronics supply chain (OEM, EMS, distribution). - Proven ability in vendor prospecting and relationship development. - Commercial mindset with strong negotiation and closing skills. - Advanced Excel skills (analysis, pricing, data handling). - Excellent communication skills (written and verbal English required). - Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-oriented environment. Preferred skills and technical familiarity: Adding additional insight, and a growth mindset, will elevate your contribution in this role - Existing network within OEMs / EMS / distributors in the assigned region. - Experience working with shortage, EOL, or LTB components. - Familiarity with ERP/CRM systems. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

• Lead supplier contract negotiation from initial quotation through final approval and signature • Coordinate negotiation team engagement, obtain requisite approvals through a gated passport process • Maintain contracts and ensure accurate pricing in SAP • Flow down contract elements to the tactical organizations for order placement • Develop and support unique quote packages and contract awards for supplier designed items • Coordinate between suppliers and technical teams to support and lead supplier cost reduction activities • Achieve commodity cost reduction goals through negotiated cost reduction and/or teaming with Engineering for technical change cost solutions • Responsible for financial analysis and coordinating with Finance for all cost activity in support of monthly Purchasing Operations Review (POR) meetings with Senior Executive Management • Maintain a robust and accurate pricing forecast in conjunction with Finance • Responsible for development of slide deck, and presentation of annual Strategic Sourcing Review Board (SSRB) to PW Senior Management • Develop and maintain part family specific sourcing strategies • Identify and evaluate new and existing suppliers for potential consideration in future sourcing decisions • Collaborate with Engineering Technology Managers. Advanced Programs and support various advanced sourcing initiatives • Understand and proactively engage in the emerging technological landscape needs for incorporation into the SSRB process • Develop long term strategic relationships with suppliers’ leadership team that can be leveraged to positively impact business results • Lead and organize activities between suppliers and P&W Program and Technical employees; including attending supplier meeting with technical and program teams that involve tactical transition or production startup discussions • Alignment with the procurement organization and provide support of Supply Management tactical issues when assistance is requested • Ensuring compliance with Export, Ethics, CORE, legal and corporate policies and initiatives

Important Application Submission Information In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Monday, March 30, 2026 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. Position Summary Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy. This is the career/senior level of the Procurement classification hierarchy. Employees at this level manage work in various areas of specialization, with minimal supervision. Manage the procurement of products and services that align with Business Unit requirements and standards. Incumbents are expected to develop proficient skills and have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They are proficient in use of concepts and procedures. They identify problems, develop solutions, and take actions to resolve. Responsibilities - Provides proficient procurement services such as but not limited to expediting (managing and maintaining purchase orders and/or contracts with vendors), resolution of invoice mismatches, pricing, quantity, inventory, material transfer, logistic issues, support resolution to exceptions on terms and conditions with appropriate input from legal and other, utilize power advocate for bid events with minimal direction by Management, etc. Promotes proficient procurement and generation of sustainable cost savings and inventory reduction savings. - Provides proficient guidance to the business unit on procurement process Best sourcing options materials management strategies including transfers, cost controls, and avoidance of procurement issues. - Monitor and manages supplier relationships and ensures compliance with supplier agreements to help realize value added services benefits. Acts as liaison between external suppliers and the Business Unit. Understands supplier capabilities, establishes relationships with suppliers and negotiates cost savings and inventory reductions. - Demonstrates a strong sense of Business Unit and Supplier focus and cultivates Business Unit and Supplier relationships. For example, by providing customer service functions such as responding to customer inquiries and providing material status to support work schedules. - Ensuring compliance with all related federal and state laws and regulations and Duke Energy business standards. - Demonstrate proficient capabilities associated with analyzing and evaluating supplier performance. - Managing daily, monthly, and quarterly reports. - Acts as a subject matter expert and participates and supports Supply Chain and/or Business Unit on Special projects and teams as required – may serve as a team leader. Mentors and assists in the development of procurement specialist personnel, processes, and standards/procedures. - Support T-week requirements and attend T-week meetings. - Support 24/7 outage schedule. - Attend OFM/CAP meeting as needed. - Required to participate in Procurement Duty rotation which will include nights and weekends. - Serves as Single Point of Contact for Business Unit procurement processes, material transfer processes, or inventory management processes/commodity transfer processes and represents supply chain at Business Unit meetings (project planning, outage, etc.). Acts as liaison between external suppliers and the Business Unit. - Monitors and manages commercial performance of supplier contracts/purchase orders. Resolve purchase order issues such as invoice mismatches to insure prompt supplier payment. Note: This posting is for one position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below. Required/Basic Qualifications (Procurement Specialist) - Bachelors degree + 2 years related work experience OR - Associates degree + 4 years related work experience OR - High School/GED degree + 6 years related work experience Required/Basic Qualifications (Senior Procurement Specialist) - Bachelors degree + 5 years related work experience OR - Associates degree + 7 years related work experience OR - High School/GED degree + 9 years related work experience Desired Qualifications - Microsoft Office Suite - NAS - Fusion - Completion of Customer Support PSG (NSCD 130C) - Completion of Material analyst PSG (NSCD 245A) - Completion of Purchasing PSG (NSCD 285A) - Proficient analytical, business acumen & customer service skills - Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and proven desire to learn - Ability to work in a team environment - Strong multitasking skills - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment - Associates + 8 yrs of work experience - Demonstrates proficient planning skills, organizational skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and analytics skills Working Conditions - Virtual - Work will be performed from a remote location after the onboarding period. However, virtual employees should live within a reasonable commute to a Duke Energy facility. - The assigned work location is Catawba Nuclear Station, York, SC. - 4 days a week 10 hour shifts Monday- Thursday - Supporting duty schedules as defined by the function which includes after hours and weekend support - May be occasionally around construction/maintenance activities - May require travel to other internal business locations/facilities - May require some travel to vendor locations Travel Requirements 5-15% Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No Represented/Union Position No Visa Sponsored Position NoPlease note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications. Privacy Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA) Terms of Use Accessibility