Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., delivering clean, affordable, and dependable electricity to over 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation's cleanest power generation fleets and top-tier reliability, we are setting new standards in the energy industry. Ready to make an impact? Join our exceptional team today and help shape the future of energy!
Position Specific DescriptionThis position will analyze, manage, and improve complex transportation-logistics functions in support of FPL and NextEra Energy Resources operational efforts.
Key Responsibilities:• Managing 3PL and asset-based transportation contracts to support the distribution and acquisition of material assets.
• Planning and coordinating complex, large-scale, material projects utilizing diverse modes of transportation.
• Analyzing and interpreting statistical transportation-market data to support sourcing efforts.
• Evaluate existing capabilities and establish new systems and processes to enhance current and emerging transportation networks.
• Provides Sourcing agents with detailed, international-transportation guidance, i.e. Incoterms and related US Customs compliance.
• Participate in Sourcing and Materials Management team projects.
• Supports emergency restoration efforts.
Position requires strong analytical, organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree with a background in Procurement, Materials Management, or Logistics preferred.
• 3-5 years of related experience and demonstrated success preferred
Job OverviewEmployees in this position order materials and ensure their availability for an assigned business area. This role forecasts and plans for material needs and coordinates material movement. This job initiates, negotiates and contracts spot-buys and manages the relationship with related suppliers.
Job Duties & Responsibilities- Executes the materials management process for assigned business units
- Initiates, negotiates and contracts spot-buys and manages relationship with suppliers
- Analyzes responses to routine bid requests, distills commercial differences, and makes succinct recommendations for contract award
- Prepares materials supply agreements containing standard terms and conditions with little or no management oversight
- Conducts routine negotiations successfully under aggressive time demands
- Negotiates and executes purchase orders and resolves invoice discrepancies
- Participates on materials management project teams
- Recommends and communicates materials management strategy, progress and results to ISC management
- Provides market data to support supplier selection, qualification and on-going performance management
- Conducts business dealings with 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: 2+ years
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Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Purchasing/ Procurement
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: No
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Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami