Category Manager - Military Veterans
at NextEra Energy, Inc
Requisition ID: 84979
Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., delivering clean, affordable, and dependable electricity to over 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation's cleanest power generation fleets and top-tier reliability, we are setting new standards in the energy industry. Ready to make an impact? Join our exceptional team today and help shape the future of energy!
Position Specific Description
- Responsible for managing a team of category specialist overseeing complex categories of materials and/or services. You will be supporting the development of the procurement strategies and driving the strategy execution to support the realization of value creation to meet your respective business units' challenges.
- Create, implement, and promote value cultivation with a strong communication plan (internally and externally) to achieve a structured and resilient supply chain.
- Accountable for the development and implementation of cost-based reduction strategies capable of delivering annual, year-over-year target savings.
- Support and conduct research and analysis trends and customer purchasing habits.
- Build effective supplier relationships while maintaining appropriate supplier performance levels.
- Communicate long term strategy plans to the management team highlighting any trends or issues and opportunities.
Job Overview
This role leads a team of Category Specialists. Employees in the job lead category strategies for critical and highest impact categories for the enterprise. Employees in this role lead or oversee negotiations and identify improvements to secure cost savings and improve quality and efficiency. Individuals own senior-level supplier relationships, as well as internal stakeholder relationships.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Manages a team
- Defines category strategies of major categories
- Leads cross-departmental initiatives
- Approves major contracts and leads strategic supplier negotiations
- Engages with top suppliers to negotiate MSAs and maintain partnerships
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School Grad / GED
- Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
- Experience: 8+ Years
Preferred Qualifications
- None
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type:Full Time
Job Category: Purchasing/ Procurement
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
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Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
Juno Beach, FL
HELP DEFINE THE NEXT ERA OF ENERGY
NextEra Energy Resources, LLC (together with its affiliated entities, "NextEra Energy Resources") is a clean energy leader and is one of the largest wholesale generators of electric power in the U.S., with approximately 24,600 megawatts of total net generating capacity, primarily in 38 states and Canada as of year-end 2021.
We, together with our affiliated entities, are the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun based on 2021 megawatt hours produced on a net generation basis, and a world leader in battery storage. The business operates clean, emissions-free nuclear power generation facilities in New Hampshire and Wisconsin as part of the NextEra Energy nuclear fleet.
HONORED TO SERVE
Leaders respect leaders. So, in order to lead the world in solar and wind, we need leaders like those that served in our military.
From engineering and communications to nuclear science and more, our opportunities will allow you to transfer your skills to help the future of clean and renewable energy.
Our talent acquisition team partners with key veteran and diversity organizations — both regional and national — targeting diverse groups including veterans, women, minorities and people with disabilities, with a focus on attracting qualified diverse talent to become part of our great company. In 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor recognized NextEra Energy with the HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award for its leadership in recruiting, employing and retaining veterans.
Are you an energy visionary ready to help us define the next era? Learn about career opportunities and join our talent community by visiting www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.