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NextEra Energy; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Power & Light Company is a leading electric utility actively engaging across engineering, project management, legal, construction, finance and operations to develop bid packages, evaluate proposals, resolve commercial issues and support project execution.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing for major equipment for large gas power plant projects, ongoing supplier relationship development, market monitoring and opportunities to improve supply security and total cost.

Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED.
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience.
• Experience: 6+ years.

Responsibilities

• Defines category strategies
• Works with customer SME's to develop requirements to meet needs of business, employing a commercial mindset
• Travels to meet vendors and field personnel and to attend conferences
• Supports procurement teams to ensure category strategy execution
• Negotiates with key suppliers and advises category manager leadership on category management strategy
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Master's degree

Job description

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

Position Specific Description

• Partner with Engineering, Project Management, Legal, Construction, Finance, and Operations to develop bid packages, evaluate proposals, resolve commercial issues, and support project execution.
• Lead strategic sourcing and procurement of major equipment for large-scale natural gas power plant projects, including development of sourcing strategies, competitive solicitations, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships, monitor market conditions and capacity constraints, and identify opportunities to improve supply security, commercial leverage, and total cost.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Defines category strategies
• Works with customer SME's to develop requirements to meet needs of business, employing a commercial mindset
• Travels to meet vendors and field personnel and to attend conferences
• Supports procurement teams to ensure category strategy execution
• Negotiates with key suppliers and advises category manager leadership on category management strategy
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 6+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Purchasing/ Procurement
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: No

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