Supply Chain Category Specialist II - Supply Chain Corporate Services - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH • 3h ago

F irstEnergy 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, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

About the Opportunity

This position is for a Facilities Category Specialist with the FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00].

The Facilities Category Specialist will support strategic sourcing initiatives across facilities-related categories including preventative maintenance (generator, HVAC, etc), janitorial services, landscaping, snow removal, waste management, general construction building projects, electrical, fire protection, food services, third-party logistics, and other real estate and operational services. This role collaborates with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver cost savings, service improvements, and strategic value.

FirstEnergy Supply Chain is undergoing a digital transformation, implementing a new Source-to-Pay system and investing in advanced tools such as market intelligence software, supplier risk analytics, spend analysis, and clean sheeting to enhance strategic sourcing capabilities.

This position is designated as on-site in Akron, Ohio.

Responsibilities Include:

Supporting the strategic category manager in achieving cost reductions and service enhancements in facilities-related categories

Developing sourcing strategies focused on total cost of ownership and operational efficiency

Partnering with stakeholders in Facilities, Project Management, Operations, and Legal to identify opportunities and execute improvement plans

Leading RFPs, supplier selection, and contract negotiations for facilities services

Analyzing supplier performance and market trends to inform category strategy

Managing supplier relationships and tracking performance metrics

Ensuring compliance with sourcing policies and procedures

Monitoring market dynamics and defining cost benchmarks for facilities categories

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline and 4-7 years of relevant experience

In lieu of a degree, High School diploma and 7-10 years of related work experience

Experience in sourcing or procurement, preferably in facilities or real estate services

Proven success in implementing category improvements and managing supplier performance

Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills

Familiarity with sourcing tools and ERP systems is a plus

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

FirstEnergy offers competitive pay, incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) with employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and tuition reimbursement. We are committed to workforce diversity and equal opportunity employment.

Safety

Safety is a core value at FirstEnergy. We provide the tools, training, and processes to ensure a safe work environment for employees, customers, and the public.

Position Classification:

Exempt

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