Supply Chain Specialist, Assoc

Job Description

This position orders material and ensures availability for an assigned business area. This includes forecasting and planning material needs and coordinating movement. In addition this position initiates, negotiates and contracts spot buys and manages related suppliers. Key responsibilities include: Responsibilities: Execute the materials management process for assigned areas (production planning, replenishment, blanket purchase orders, inventory stocking levels, evaluation and negotiation of routine procurements); interact with assigned operating business units, legal experts, and ISC personnel; interact externally with the supplier community and industry analysts Able to physically receive, issue, warehouse and ship materials as required Initiate, negotiate and contract spot buys and manage related suppliers. Analyze responses to simple material bid requests including the ability to distill commercial differences and bring forward succinct recommendations for assistance in selecting the appropriate supplier for contract award with management oversight, commiserate with experience and knowledge. Prepare simple materials supply agreements containing standard terms and conditions with limited management oversight. Conduct simple negotiations successfully. Negotiate and execute purchase orders. Participate on materials management project teams. Recommend and communicate materials management strategy, progress and results to supervision and ISC management. Develop and maintain relationships with business units and suppliers. Provide market data to support supplier selection, qualification and on-going performance management. Drive down the total cost of ownership. Develop new sources of supply for spot buys and monitor ongoing supplier performance. Resolve invoice discrepancies. Assist in managing the external spend. Conduct business dealings with the highest level of integrity and regard for corporate guidelines, legal and environmental regulations. Requirements: Undergraduate degree with a preference in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related fields preferred. Entry level materials management position. Good communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills required.

Furlough Notification

All NextEra Energy Contingent Workforce Program (CWP) assignments are eligible for worker furlough. Typical furlough schedules coincide with select national holidays, but may be subject to change. Suppliers will be notified by the CWP of those workers impacted and the applicable furlough dates prior to each furlough period.

Worker Building Location

JB - Juno Beach Office - (phone number removed)

Will driving be required as part of position duties/work?

No

Driving Record Validation

For all positions indicating driving requirements, supplier must hold validation of non-restricted current driver''s license and demonstrate the following: no alcohol/drug related driving offenses within the previous five years and/or the license is not currently suspended or restricted related to hours of driving or reason for driving.

Additional Job Details

(No Value)

Will Per Diem and Mob/De-Mob expense types be available for this requisition?

No

If Per Diem is available, please indicate the maximum amount:

0

If Nuclear Business Unit: On-Boarding Note

Nuclear workers requiring unescorted badge access will follow onsite in-processing procedures. All others will be required to complete Non-Nuclear pre-assignment screenings through their staffing supplier. Please contact CWP with any questions:

Hours per Day
8

Hours per Week
40

Total Hours
1,096.00

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Position Specific Description Our Integrated Supply Chain Department is seeking Sourcing/Procurement Specialists to join their team in our Corporate Office, Juno Beach, FL. This position is responsible for executing the sourcing process for assigned areas of spend/commodities directed towards providing contracted services and/or materials for business operations. The Sourcing/Procurement Specialist prepares sourcing agreements containing limited changes to the company's standard terms and conditions by working with the respective Business Unit contacts as well as legal experts. In this position you will develop both negotiation skills and commercial acumen as well as a greater understanding of how NextEra Energy delivers value to their customers. Previous Sourcing, Supply Chain Management or Contract Management experiences 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