Procurement Specialist - Juno Beach, FL

Requisition ID:  90580 

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

 

Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist with strong legal and contract negotiation expertise to join the Operating Fleet Sourcing Department in Juno Beach, FL. The successful candidate will play a critical role in formulating procurement strategies, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring the acquisition of equipment and services that align with our strategic goals.

 Key responsibilities include:
•    Formulate procurement strategies for acquiring equipment and services for our nuclear fleet, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals and objectives.
•    Conduct comprehensive research and evaluations of potential vendors to identify suppliers offering the best value, considering both cost and quality.
•    Produce detailed procurement reports and analyses to support informed and data-driven purchasing decisions.
•    Collaborate with internal departments to accurately understand their requirements, ensuring the timely and precise delivery of necessary products and services.
•    Manage ongoing relationships with suppliers through continuous communication and performance evaluations, establishing long-term contracts that are mutually beneficial.
•    Utilize strong legal knowledge and contract negotiation skills to draft, review, and negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers, focusing on securing favorable pricing, warranty terms, service-level agreements (SLAs), and liability clauses.

 

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Job Overview

This role supports the Purchase Order (PO) issuance process and assists with order fulfillment. Employees in this role observe and support negotiations, assists in answering Business Unit questions, and handle straightforward issues relating to purchase orders and tracking order status. This role completes tasks as directed by higher-level staff and engages in continuous training.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Executes Purchase Requisition to PO processes and manages order fulfillment 
• Leads Request For Proposal (RFP) and negotiation processes 
• Manages day-to-day supplier relationships at senior levels
• Participates in internal strategic planning sessions
• Conducts market analyses and identifies areas for improvement 
• 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

 

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

 

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. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. 

 

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please d