Category Principal

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Requisition ID:   97768  

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

Position Specific Description

•    Partner with Engineering, Project Management, Legal, Construction, Finance, and Operations to develop bid packages, evaluate proposals, resolve commercial issues, and support project execution.

•    Lead strategic sourcing and procurement of major equipment for large-scale natural gas power plant projects, including development of sourcing strategies, competitive solicitations, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.

•    Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships, monitor market conditions and capacity constraints, and identify opportunities to improve supply security, commercial leverage, and total cost.

Job Overview

This role defines overarching category strategies, particularly for high-spend, high-complexity categories. Employees in this role approve major contracts, lead strategic supplier negotiations, and engage with suppliers to ensure cohesive strategic decisions. This individual contributor acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for category management and advises on complex issues and decisions.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Defines category strategies

Works with customer SME's to develop requirements to meet needs of business, employing a commercial mindset

Travels to meet vendors and field personnel and to attend conferences

Supports procurement teams to ensure category strategy execution 

Negotiates with key suppliers and advises category manager leadership on category management strategy

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

High School Grad / GED

Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

Experience: 6+ years

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree

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Employee Group:  Exempt

Employee Type:   Full Time

Job Category:  Purchasing/ Procurement

Organization:  Florida Power & Light Company 

Relocation Provided:  No

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