Sourcing Manager

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Date: Dec 3, 2024

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

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID:  83101 

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

Our Integrated Supply Chain Business Unit is looking for a Sourcing Manager/Leader to join their team in our Corporate Office, Juno Beach, FL.

This Sourcing role is specific to the sourcing of material(s) related items in support of our various operating business units (Power Generation, Power Delivery, and Nuclear).  Responsibilities will include leading and managing all phases of the material sourcing and procurement function, including the day-to-day performance of a designated team of Sourcing Specialists.  This role will evaluate and identify the needs of the enterprise as they relate to various inventory and non-inventory material requirements to support outage work or planned maintenance activities and projects.  This role will also have responsibility beyond demand management to insure the on-time delivery of ordered materials while also driving cost efficiencies within the supplier base.  Sourcing Leaders are also expected to cultivate strong relationships with internal stake holders as well as key suppliers within the industry.  Additional areas of focus could include but not limited to process improvements, market research and analysis and the development of long-term sourcing strategies. 

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

 

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

 

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
Job Segment: Power Systems, Nuclear, Energy

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