Description:
This position executes the sourcing process for assigned business areas and administers policies and programs directed towards providing contracted services and materials; prepares simple sourcing agreements containing limited changes to FPLs standard terms and conditions.
Responsibilities:
- Execute the sourcing process for assigned areas; interaction with assigned operating business units, legal experts, and ISC personnel; external interaction with the supplier community and industry analysts.
- Analyzes responses to simple bid requests including the ability to distill commercial differences and bring forward succinct recommendations for assistance in selecting the appropriate supplier for contract award.
- Conducts simple negotiations successfully.
- Lead and/or participate on sourcing project teams.
- Recommend and communicate sourcing strategy, progress and results to supervision and ISC management.
- Develop and maintain relationships with business units and suppliers; conducts industry analysis and evaluates supplier performance.
- Provide market data to support supplier selection, qualification and on-going performance management.
- Drive down the total cost of ownership.
- Participate in sourcing data analysis, forecasting and planning.
- Develop new sources of supply and monitor ongoing supplier performance.
- Assists in managing the external spend.
- Conduct business dealings with the highest level of integrity and regard for corporate guidelines, legal and environmental regulations.
Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree with a preference in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related fields preferred.
- Good communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills required.
- Candidate must have 1+ years of supply chain/procurement experience.
- Proven ability to manage a high-volume workload in a fast paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with a focus on Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
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