**Sourcing Specialist I** **Date:** Oct 15, 2024 **Location(s):** Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408 **Company:** NextEra Energy **Requisition ID:** 80498 is America’s largest electric company, providing clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to more than 12 million people in Florida. We operate one of the cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S. and our reliability is among the best in the nation. Our goal is to achieve Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 by expanding our solar capacity, increasing battery storage and bringing new renewable energy opportunities to Florida, while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in becoming a game-changer in the energy industry? Join our world-class team today! **Position Specific Description** Our Engineering, Construction & Supply Chain Business Unit is seeking a Sourcing Specialist I to join their team in Juno Beach, FL. This is a senior professional position that will be responsible for executing the sourcing process for materials in support of our Engineering & Construction business unit. With little or no management oversight, the selected candidate for this role will manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure that projects are on track and delivered to support project milestones. Candidate needs to be organized, have attention to detail, and have a bias for action. In this position you will develop negotiation skills and commercial acumen as well as a greater understanding of how NextEra Energy delivers value to their customers. Previous sourcing, experience are strongly preferred. **Job Overview** This position executes the sourcing process for assigned business areas and implements policies and programs directed towards providing contracted services and materials. Employees in this role develop and execute complex sourcing agreements containing unique terms and conditions. **Job Duties & Responsibilities** • Executes the sourcing process for assigned areas • Analyzes responses to complex bid requests, points out commercial differences, and makes succinct recommendations in selecting appropriate suppliers for contract awards • Develops and maintains relationships with business units and suppliers, and conducts complex negotiations successfully under aggressive time demands • Leads and/or participates on sourcing project teams • Recommends and communicates sourcing strategy, progress, and results to supervision and ISC management • Conducts industry analysis and evaluates supplier performance • Provides market data to support supplier selection, qualification, and on-going performance management • Drives down the total cost of ownership, and assists in managing the external spend • Participates in sourcing data analysis, forecasting and planning • Develops new sources of supply and monitors ongoing supplier performance • Conducts business dealings with the highest level of integrity and regard for corporate guidelines, legal and environmental regulations • Performs other job-related duties as assigned **Required Qualifications** • High School Grad / GED • Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience • Experience: 3+ years **Preferred Qualifications** • Bachelor's Degree **Employee Group:** Exempt **Employee Type:** Full Time **Job Category:** Purchasing/ Procurement **Organization:** Florida Power & Light Company **Relocation Provided:** No NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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