Supply Chain Buyer - Akron, OH

FirstEnergy Corp • Akron, OH • 3h ago

JOB DESCRIPTION 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. 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 an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The FirstEnergy Supply Chain (SC) Operational Buyer collaborates with the operational buying manager, category specialists, and key internal stakeholders to ensure transactional activities are completed efficiently. The Buyer supports category strategies and partners with business end users to process transactional purchases requests. This position is onsite out of our FirstEnergy Headquarters in Akron, OH. Responsibilities include:

Creating and processing a high volume of purchase orders (POs) and change orders to support category management and the business unit

Ensuring materials and services are ordered in a timely manner to meet operational needs

Maintaining accurate contracts and POs in compliance with SC policies and procedures.

Developing knowledge and collaborating with category management to refine best practices within areas of responsibility

Assuring activities following the closing of a strategic sourcing (P2P - Procure to Pay) are completed effectively and with a high level of detail

Utilizing Master Service Agreements (MSA) in collaboration with contract support, diversity, supplier risk, and category specialists

Supporting strategic sourcing strategy to drive TCO Savings for operational spend

Leveraging technology, analytics, and tools to drive savings for operational purchases

Analyzing, evaluating, and optimizing sourcing and contracting methods with category specialists

Communicating with suppliers to confirm order details, delivery schedules, and resolve issues

Implementing and managing multiple RFQ's while ensuring proposals are presented efficiently and accurately

Collaborating with plant managers to determine material requirements based on company standards

Qualifications include:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, business administration, engineering or related discipline and 0-2 years of related work experience is required.

In lieu of a degree, High School or equivalent and 2-7 years of related work experience is required.

Related work experience includes supply chain and sourcing.

Comprehensive understanding of the operational process of purchasing and making low-value purchases

Good written and oral communication skills

Detail oriented (check documents, check errors, etc.)

Ability to understand and follow procurement procedures, adapting to new policies and changes

Users and supplier relationship skills

Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures

Ability to perform in accordance with FirstEnergy's values and behaviors, demonstrating a strong commitment to integrity in all situations

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 in Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjc1ODg2LjEwNTA4QGZpcnN0ZW5lcmd5Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

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