Buyer - Supply Chain Operational Buyers
FirstEnergy Corp

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. [SC00]

The Supply Chain Operational Buyer collaborates with the operational buying manager, category specialists, and key user areas to complete transactional activities that occur after signing a strategic sourcing contract, as well as small-value purchases requested by user areas. The Buyer partners with business unit end users to define requirements, developing sourcing solutions and executing sourcing process to drive Total Cost of Ownership value.

This position can be sited at any location within the FirstEnergy service territory which is OH, WV, PA, MD and NJ. The ability to work remotely within the United States may be available based on business need. This option is not available in the states of California, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Oregon or Washington at this time.
Responsibilities include:

• Creating and processing a high volume of purchase orders and change orders in line with best practices/policies
• Assuring that activities following the closing of a strategic sourcing contract (P2P - Procure to Pay) are completed effectively with a high level of detail
• Utilizing Master Service Agreements (MSA) in collaboration with contract support, diversity, supplier risk, and Strategic Category Specialist
• Coordinating with project managers to ensure delivery of product/service to end user
• Utilizing strategic sourcing strategy to drive TCO Savings for operational spend
• Leveraging technology, analytics, and tools to drive sourcing savings for operational purchases
• Analyzing, evaluating and optimizing sourcing methods with Strategic Category Specialist
• Developing strong relationships with suppliers through the supplier performance management and sourcing process
• Implementing and managing multiple RFQ's while ensuring proposal 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 is preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, 2+ years of experience in related work experience is required. Related work experience includes procurement, logistics and supply chain.
• 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
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• 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 includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.
Safety
Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.
Position Classification
Exempt

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team

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