FirstEnergy
Procurement Specialist
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Procurement Specialist
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FirstEnergy at a Glance We are a forward‑thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.
Job Description FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor‑owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid‑Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.
About The Opportunity This is for three open positions within the FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00]. The Supply Chain Category Specialist collaborates with key internal and external stakeholders to support complex sourcing initiatives and ensure delivery of category strategies. Supply Chain is expanding its team in key categories such as Information Technology, Human Resources, Consulting Services, Professional Services, Legal, Communications, Facilities, Real Estate, Engineering, Construction and Utility Vegetation Management as it undergoes a strategic transformation.
This position is full‑time onsite with flexibility to work remote 4 days a month, located at either Akron, OH or Greensburg, PA.
Responsibilities
Support the strategic category manager in achieving significant cost reductions in assigned categories.
Define contracting optimization strategies that seek total cost of ownership and service level improvements.
Work directly with stakeholders to develop optimization strategies and improvement execution plans.
Leverage technology, analytics, and tools to collect and analyze supplier spend data to drive savings.
Analyze supplier performance data and provide input to category sourcing strategy.
Develop strategic plans for contracting and improving managed categories.
Ensure execution of strategies within user area.
Lead supplier selection and management.
Measure and track performance of managed suppliers.
Develop knowledge and best practices in the categories within areas of responsibility.
Ensure user satisfaction of the strategic sourcing process.
Keep strategic manager informed about procurement progress.
Plan and lead RFP processes in assigned categories.
Coordinate with users’ technical assessment of received proposals.
Negotiate contract conditions that are more favorable for FirstEnergy.
Track market dynamics of categories.
Define cost benchmarks for categories under management.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, business administration, engineering, or related discipline and 2+ years of related work experience is required.
In lieu of a degree, high school diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of related work experience is required.
Related work experience includes supply chain or sourcing.
Specific utility‑level experience preferred in procurement of material & equipment, professional services or utility services.
Successful implementation of category improvements.
Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures.
Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes 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, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H‑1B visas at this time.
Safety Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co‑workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident‑free, injury‑free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world‑class safety standards.
Position Classification Exempt.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Utilities
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Procurement Specialist
role at
FirstEnergy .
FirstEnergy at a Glance We are a forward‑thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.
Job Description FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor‑owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid‑Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.
About The Opportunity This is for three open positions within the FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00]. The Supply Chain Category Specialist collaborates with key internal and external stakeholders to support complex sourcing initiatives and ensure delivery of category strategies. Supply Chain is expanding its team in key categories such as Information Technology, Human Resources, Consulting Services, Professional Services, Legal, Communications, Facilities, Real Estate, Engineering, Construction and Utility Vegetation Management as it undergoes a strategic transformation.
This position is full‑time onsite with flexibility to work remote 4 days a month, located at either Akron, OH or Greensburg, PA.
Responsibilities
Support the strategic category manager in achieving significant cost reductions in assigned categories.
Define contracting optimization strategies that seek total cost of ownership and service level improvements.
Work directly with stakeholders to develop optimization strategies and improvement execution plans.
Leverage technology, analytics, and tools to collect and analyze supplier spend data to drive savings.
Analyze supplier performance data and provide input to category sourcing strategy.
Develop strategic plans for contracting and improving managed categories.
Ensure execution of strategies within user area.
Lead supplier selection and management.
Measure and track performance of managed suppliers.
Develop knowledge and best practices in the categories within areas of responsibility.
Ensure user satisfaction of the strategic sourcing process.
Keep strategic manager informed about procurement progress.
Plan and lead RFP processes in assigned categories.
Coordinate with users’ technical assessment of received proposals.
Negotiate contract conditions that are more favorable for FirstEnergy.
Track market dynamics of categories.
Define cost benchmarks for categories under management.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, business administration, engineering, or related discipline and 2+ years of related work experience is required.
In lieu of a degree, high school diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of related work experience is required.
Related work experience includes supply chain or sourcing.
Specific utility‑level experience preferred in procurement of material & equipment, professional services or utility services.
Successful implementation of category improvements.
Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures.
Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes 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, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H‑1B visas at this time.
Safety Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co‑workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident‑free, injury‑free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world‑class safety standards.
Position Classification Exempt.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Utilities
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