Category Specialist

NextEra Energy • Juno Beach, FL

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About The Position

Florida Power & Light Company is seeking a Senior Category Specialist for its Operating Fleet Sourcing Department within the Engineering, Construction & Supply Chain Business Unit. The role is based in Juno Beach, Florida, and has significant visibility to senior leadership. The specialist provides recommendations and develops strategies for large areas of company spend, using digital tools and artificial intelligence to support the work.

The role combines analytics and strategy. It requires ownership of end-to-end category strategy and the ongoing development and execution of value levers. The specialist interprets spend and market data, forecasts demand and industry trends, and turns analysis into recommendations and measurable value. The position also develops sourcing strategies with business partners and suppliers, delivers category initiatives, and connects category decisions to financial impact, business risk, and operational outcomes.

Requirements

• Ability to interpret spend and market data, forecast demand and industry trends, and translate analyses into recommendations and measurable value.
• Ability to form and pressure-test hypotheses and execute with conviction.
• Experience planning and delivering end-to-end category initiatives, including managing timelines, dependencies, and risks.
• Track record of delivering savings, improving supplier performance, and mitigating risk.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to connect category strategies to P&L impact, business risk, and operational outcomes.
• Ability to build partnerships across business units, leadership, and suppliers and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Proven track record of engaging senior leaders.
• Deep supplier management experience, including market mapping, strategic partnerships, RFx events, bid evaluation, pricing and terms negotiation, SLAs, performance scorecards, and corrective actions.
• High proficiency with analytical tools and ability to convert complex datasets into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end category strategy and continually develop and execute value levers.
• Interpret spend and market data, forecast demand and industry trends, and translate analyses into clear recommendations and measurable value, including cost reduction, cost avoidance, and rebate opportunities.
• Plan and deliver end-to-end category initiatives, managing timelines, dependencies, and risks while maintaining a consistent intake-to-award cadence.
• Deliver savings, improve supplier performance, and mitigate risk through disciplined reporting and follow-through.
• Connect category strategies to P&L impact, business risk, and operational outcomes.
• Build partnerships with stakeholders across business units, leadership, and suppliers by translating business objectives into sourcing strategies and driving cross-functional alignment.
• Engage senior stakeholders and provide work that informs important business decisions.
• Manage suppliers, including market mapping, developing strategic partnerships, executing RFx events, evaluating bids, negotiating pricing, terms, and SLAs, and managing performance scorecards and corrective actions.
• Use analytical tools to convert complex datasets into clear, actionable insights.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed