Sourcing Manager

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Date: Apr 26, 2024

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

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID:  79803 

Florida Power & Light Company 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

The Sourcing Manager will lead a team of services sourcing professionals in the development and execution of sourcing strategies and operations.  This position will be responsible for leading and developing employees, applying commercial and technical concepts to sourcing opportunities, and managing a pool of commodities or categories as assigned.  Effective communications within the supply chain organization as well as with internal customers and suppliers will be key to success.  Prior experience in services sourcing leadership is highly valued.

Job Overview

This position leads a team of sourcing specialists and develops, evaluates, and implements strategies and programs directed towards providing contracted services and materials. Employees in this role lead sourcing strategy, supplier selection and qualification, contract development and overall sourcing management for the entire contract and commodity life cycle.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Leads a team of Sourcing Specialists, coaching and directing the team to drive down the total cost of ownership and increase productivity
  • Maintains relationships with assigned business units, to facilitate understanding of business and supply chain requirements
  • Forecasts projected sourcing requirements and manages the pipeline of assigned sourcing activity, to ensure adequate resources are applied
  • Oversees the management of the supplier base, ensuring new sources of supply are being continually developed and that ongoing supplier performance is being monitored
  • Increases efficiency by continually improving the sourcing process, driving standardization of common items and eliminating waste
  • Develops and implements metrics and indicators to assigned responsibilities, to measure and monitor level of performance
  • Provides leadership in the development of department personnel, and assumes budget responsibility, as assigned
  • Interacts with assigned operating business units, legal experts, and other Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) personnel
  • Makes key decisions and/or recommendations concerning sourcing strategy, negotiation strategy, contract awards, and supplier management
  • Interacts externally with the supplier community and industry analysts
  • Conducts business dealings with the highest level of integrity and regard for legal and environmental regulations
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • High School Grad / GED
  • Bachelor’s or Equivalent Experience
  • Experience: 8+ years

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree
  • Supervisor/Management Experience: 1+ years

 

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Purchasing/ Procurement
Organization:  Florida Power & Light Company 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

 

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

 

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

 

NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

 

NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.

 


Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami

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