Sourcing Specialist II

Date: Oct 4, 2024

Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 82979

is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

Our Engineering, Construction & Supply Chain Business Unit is seeking a Sourcing Specialist II to join their team in Juno Beach, FL. This is a senior professional position that will be responsible for executing the sourcing and logistical process for materials in support of our Engineering & Construction business unit. With little or no management oversight, the selected candidate for this role will manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure that projects are on track and delivered to support project milestones. In this position you will develop negotiation skills and commercial acumen as well as a greater understanding of how NextEra Energy delivers value to their customers. Said candidate will also be managing the end to end logistics procedures pertaining to E&C storage locations and supporting functions including but not limited to capital expenditure forecasting, management and tracking.

Previous sourcing, inventory management experience are strongly preferred.

Job Overview

This position executes the sourcing process for assigned business areas and administers policies and programs directed towards providing contracted services and materials. Employees in this role prepare simple sourcing agreements containing limited changes to the company's standard terms and conditions.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Executes the sourcing process for assigned areas

• Analyzes responses to simple bid requests, points out commercial differences, and makes succinct recommendations in selecting appropriate suppliers for contract awards

• Develops and maintains relationships with business units and suppliers, and conducts simple negotiations successfully

• Leads and/or participates on sourcing project teams

• Recommends and communicates sourcing strategy, progress, and results to supervision and ISC management

• Conducts industry analysis and evaluates supplier performance

• Provides market data to support supplier selection, qualification, and on-going performance management

• Drives down the total cost of ownership, and assists in managing the external spend

• Participates in sourcing data analysis, forecasting and planning

• Develops new sources of supply and monitors ongoing supplier performance

• Conducts business dealings with the highest level of integrity and regard for corporate guidelines, legal and environmental regulations

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED

• Bachelor’s or Equivalent Experience

• Experience: 2+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

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

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Purchasing/ Procurement

Organization: Florida Power & Light Company

Relocation Provided: No

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