Job Information
NextEra Energy Supply Chain Specialist in West Palm Beach, Florida
Supply Chain Specialist
Date: Jun 24, 2024
Location(s): West Palm Beach, FL, US, 33407
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 80886
is America’s largest electric company, providing clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to more than 12 million people in Florida. We operate one of the cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S. and our reliability is among the best in the nation. Our goal is to achieve Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 by expanding our solar capacity, increasing battery storage and bringing new renewable energy opportunities to Florida, while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in becoming a game-changer in the energy industry? Join our world-class team today!
Position Specific Description
Our Engineering, Construction & Supply Chain Business Unit is seeking an Associate Supply Chain Specialist to join their team in West Palm Beach, FL. This position is responsible for Operating a Sign Shop, executing the order taking, producing and billing for signs requested internally. The selected candidate for this role will also manage internal stakeholders to ensure that projects are delivered on time and on budget. 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 Sign Shop Management experience is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of Roland printing equipment is preferred.
Strong candidate under consideration
Job Overview
Employees in this position order materials and ensure their availability for an assigned business area. This role forecasts and plans for material needs and coordinates material movement. This job initiates, negotiates and contracts spot-buys and manages the relationship with related suppliers.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Executes the materials management process for assigned business units
Initiates, negotiates and contracts spot-buys and manages relationship with suppliers
Analyzes responses to routine bid requests, distills commercial differences, and makes succinct recommendations for contract award
Prepares materials supply agreements containing standard terms and conditions with little or no management oversight
Conducts routine negotiations successfully under aggressive time demands
Negotiates and executes purchase orders and resolves invoice discrepancies
Participates on materials management project teams
Recommends and communicates materials management strategy, progress and results to ISC management
Provides market data to support supplier selection, qualification and on-going performance management
Conducts business dealings with 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
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Purchasing/ Procurement
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: No
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