Category Specialist

NextEra Energy

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About The Position

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us! Position Specific Description Our Engineering, Construction & Supply Chain team is looking for a motivated Category Specialist to support sourcing activities for critical materials within our Engineering & Construction organization. This role plays a key part in ensuring our projects stay on schedule and aligned with major milestones. What You’ll Do:•    Execute end to end sourcing processes for materials supporting Engineering & Construction projects•    Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and project alignment•    Drive results with minimal oversight in a fast paced, dynamic environment•    Support commercial strategy and negotiations to secure best value outcomes What You’ll Bring:•    Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail•    A proactive, action oriented mindset•    Ability to collaborate across teams and manage competing priorities•    Interest in developing negotiation skills and commercial acumen What You’ll Gain:•    Exposure to large scale infrastructure projects•    Opportunities to strengthen procurement expertise and strategic sourcing capabilities•    A deeper understanding of how NextEra Energy delivers value to customers and the communities we serveJob OverviewThis role supports the category management function  with source-to-pay activities and oversees sourcing related activities to ensure alignment with category strategies. Employees in this role regularly meet with Business Units (BUs) to collect requirements and feedback and identify trends, risks, and opportunities for categories in scope. This role meets with stakeholders on strategy development and regularly participates in cross-functional meetings.

Requirements

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 3+ years

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

• Defines and manages category sourcing strategy
• Conducts market and spend analysis
• Supports procurement with source-to-pay activities
• Meets with Business Units to collect requirements and feedback
• Participates in cross-functional meetings and initiatives
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees