Supply Chain Buyer - Akron, OH

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.
The FirstEnergy Supply Chain (SC) Operational Buyer collaborates with the operational buying manager, category specialists, and key internal stakeholders to ensure transactional activities are completed efficiently. The Buyer supports category strategies and partners with business end users to process transactional purchases requests.
This position is onsite out of our FirstEnergy Headquarters in Akron, OH.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, business administration, engineering or related discipline and 0-2 years of related work experience is required.
• In lieu of a degree, High School or equivalent and 2-7 years of related work experience is required.
• Related work experience includes supply chain and sourcing.
• Comprehensive understanding of the operational process of purchasing and making low-value purchases
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Detail oriented (check documents, check errors, etc.)
• Ability to understand and follow procurement procedures, adapting to new policies and changes
• Users and supplier relationship skills
• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures
• Ability to perform in accordance with FirstEnergy’s values and behaviors, demonstrating a strong commitment to integrity in all situations

Responsibilities

• Creating and processing a high volume of purchase orders (POs) and change orders to support category management and the business unit
• Ensuring materials and services are ordered in a timely manner to meet operational needs
• Maintaining accurate contracts and POs in compliance with SC policies and procedures.
• Developing knowledge and collaborating with category management to refine best practices within areas of responsibility
• Assuring activities following the closing of a strategic sourcing (P2P - Procure to Pay) are completed effectively and with a high level of detail
• Utilizing Master Service Agreements (MSA) in collaboration with contract support, diversity, supplier risk, and category specialists
• Supporting strategic sourcing strategy to drive TCO Savings for operational spend
• Leveraging technology, analytics, and tools to drive savings for operational purchases
• Analyzing, evaluating, and optimizing sourcing and contracting methods with category specialists
• Communicating with suppliers to confirm order details, delivery schedules, and resolve issues
• Implementing and managing multiple RFQ’s while ensuring proposals are presented efficiently and accurately
• Collaborating with plant managers to determine material requirements based on company standards

Benefits

• competitive pay plus incentive compensation
• a company-sponsored pension plan
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution
• a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs
• skills development training with tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level