Senior Category Specialist

NextEra Energy; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources, LLC is seeking an experienced sourcing professional to lead EPC/EPCM category strategies and supplier negotiations for major gas projects. You will collaborate with Engineering, Construction, and Supply Chain teams to deliver cost savings, manage risks, and drive supplier performance.

The role emphasizes end-to-end category initiatives, mentoring, and establishing benchmarks for strategies, with a focus on P&L impact and long-term supplier partnerships.

Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED (as per requirements).
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience in relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Develops and refines category sourcing strategy.
• Conduct market and spend analysis.
• Leads negotiations with key suppliers.
• Aligns with BUs to collect requirements.
• Develops and maintains strategic relationships with critical suppliers.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Sourcing leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Category management

Negotiations

Supplier management

Data analysis

P&L awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Analytical tools

Job description

Requisition ID: 97911

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

Position Specific Description

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities:

• Lead EPC/EPCM sourcing activities for major gas projects, including RFQ development, scope review (commercial and technical), bid evaluation, and contract negotiation to deliver optimal commercial outcomes while managing risk and supplier relationships.
• Strong capability in working cross-functionally and engaging stakeholders across Engineering, Construction, and Supply Chain to support sourcing execution and drive alignment.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with stakeholders across business units, leadership, and suppliers by translating business objectives into sourcing strategies and driving cross functional alignment.
• Proven experience planning and delivering end to end category initiatives, managing timelines, dependencies, and risks while maintaining a consistent intake to award cadence.
• A results driven approach with a track record of delivering savings, improving supplier performance, and mitigating risk through disciplined reporting and follow through.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to connect category strategies to P&L impact, business risk, and operational outcomes.
• Deep supplier management experience including market mapping, developing strategic partnerships, supplier performance management, and driving continuous improvement across a complex supply base.
• High proficiency with analytical tools and the ability to convert complex datasets into clear, actionable insights.

Job Overview

This role develops and refines defined category strategies for critical and/or more complex categories. Employees in this role lead negotiations and identify improvements to secure cost savings and improve quality and efficiency. An individual in this role would also be expected to mentor category specialists and establishes benchmarks and expectations for category strategies.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and refines category sourcing strategy
• Conduct market and spend analysis
• Leads negotiations with key suppliers
• Aligns with BUs to collect requirements
• Develops and maintains strategic relationships with critical suppliers
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 4+ 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: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: No

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