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Supply Chain Specialist, Assoc

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Job Summary

Job Name:

Supply Chain Specialist, Assoc

Job Location:

Juno Beach, FL

Job Type:

W2 - Contract/Temporary

Assignment Duration:

6 months

Per Diem:

No

Salary (up to):

$36.50 /hr

About the Client:

This is a temporary assignment with NextEra Energy, a leading clean energy company headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida. NextEra Energy owns Florida Power & Light Company, the largest electric utility in the United States by sales volume, serving approximately 5.8 million customer accounts, or more than 12 million people across Florida.

Job Details

Position Specific Description:

NextEra Supply Chain Department is seeking Sourcing/Procurement Specialists to join their team in their 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.

We are seeking a Sourcing Specialist with the ability to work cross-functionally and drive strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize purchasing value for our company. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding communication, strategy, contracting skills, negotiating skills, along with analytical abilities.

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.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with various departments and internal customers to work cross-functionally and ensure successful execution of strategic sourcing initiatives.

Utilize excellent communication and negotiation skills to influence sourcing strategies and drive favorable engagements, using contract redlines as needed.

Conduct thorough analysis and evaluation to develop Request for Proposals (RFPs), obtain quotes, and drive bidding processes.

Collaborate with internal customers to develop contracts and/or purchase orders with measurable service level/performance criteria.

Become a trusted advisor to internal customers by providing guidance and support throughout the sourcing process.

Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with key suppliers to ensure a reliable and strategic supplier base.

Continuously research and analyze market intelligence, industry trends, and benchmarking data to develop sourcing insights and stay current on industry best practices.

Required Qualifications:

High School Grad / GED

Bachelor’s or Equivalent Experience

Experience: 2+ years

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

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