Facilities Category Specialist - Supply Chain

FirstEnergy; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A utility services provider in Akron, Ohio is seeking a Facilities Category Specialist to support strategic sourcing initiatives across various facilities-related categories. The role emphasizes cost savings and service improvements and requires collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in sourcing or procurement. This full-time position is on-site with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of relevant experience in sourcing or procurement.
• Experience preferably in facilities or real estate services.
• Proven success in implementing category improvements.
• Proven success in implementing category improvements and managing supplier performance
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Familiarity with sourcing tools and ERP systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support category manager in achieving cost reductions.
• Develop sourcing strategies for efficiency.
• Lead RFPs and supplier negotiations.
• Lead RFPs, supplier selection, and contract negotiations for facilities services
• Analyze supplier performance and market trends to inform category strategy
• Manage supplier relationships and track performance metrics
• Ensure compliance with sourcing policies and procedures
• Monitor market dynamics and define cost benchmarks for facilities categories

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline

High School diploma and 7-10 years of work experience

Tools

Sourcing tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Facilities Category Specialist - Supply Chain

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About the Opportunity

This role is for a Facilities Category Specialist with the FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The Facilities Category Specialist will support strategic sourcing initiatives across facilities-related categories including preventative maintenance (generator, HVAC, etc.), janitorial services, landscaping, snow removal, waste management, general construction building projects, electrical, fire protection, food services, third-party logistics, and other real estate and operational services. The role collaborates with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver cost savings, service improvements, and strategic value.

FirstEnergy Supply Chain is undergoing a digital transformation, implementing a new Source-to-Pay system and investing in advanced tools such as market intelligence software, supplier risk analytics, spend analysis, and clean sheeting to enhance strategic sourcing capabilities. This position is designated as on-site in Akron, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Support the strategic category manager in achieving cost reductions and service enhancements in facilities-related categories
• Develop sourcing strategies focused on total cost of ownership and operational efficiency
• Partner with stakeholders in Facilities, Project Management, Operations, and Legal to identify opportunities and execute improvement plans
• Lead RFPs, supplier selection, and contract negotiations for facilities services
• Analyze supplier performance and market trends to inform category strategy
• Manage supplier relationships and track performance metrics
• Ensure compliance with sourcing policies and procedures
• Monitor market dynamics and define cost benchmarks for facilities categories

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline and 4-7 years of relevant experience
• In lieu of a degree, High School diploma and 7-10 years of related work experience
• Experience in sourcing or procurement, preferably in facilities or real estate services
• Proven success in implementing category improvements and managing supplier performance
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Familiarity with sourcing tools and ERP systems is a plus

Compensation and Benefits

FirstEnergy offers competitive pay, incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) with employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and tuition reimbursement. We are committed to workforce diversity and equal opportunity employment.

Safety and Compliance

Safety is a core value at FirstEnergy. We provide the tools, training, and processes to ensure a safe work environment for employees, customers, and the public.

Position Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Supply Chain
• Industries: Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution