Sourcing Specialist I

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.

About the Role

The Procurement Specialist, P2P Operations Support is an experienced procurement professional responsible for supporting and optimizing NextEra Energy's Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations across multiple platforms, including GEP Quantum and SAP S/4HANA. This role serves as a key resource for internal stakeholders by providing functional expertise, issue resolution, process guidance, and operational support throughout the P2P lifecycle. The position plays an important role in advancing digital transformation initiatives, driving adoption of new procurement technologies, supporting system enhancements, and helping ensure standardized, efficient, and compliant procurement processes. While also supporting supplier onboarding and readiness activities, the primary focus is enabling business continuity, improving user experience, and supporting the successful operation of the enterprise procurement ecosystem.

This position is ideal for a procurement professional with hands-on P2P experience who enjoys problem solving, process improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and supporting technology-enabled business transformation within a centralized support environment.

Responsibilities

• P2P Operations Support & Digital Transformation
  • Serve as a functional subject matter expert for procurement operations processes within GEP Quantum, SAP S/4HANA, and related P2P technologies.
  • Provide front-line support for procurement, business unit, AP, and supplier inquiries related to requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, goods receipt, invoicing, and payments.
  • Troubleshoot complex P2P issues by analyzing process flows, system transactions, and data dependencies to identify root causes and drive resolution.
  • Support digital transformation initiatives by assisting with system implementations, enhancements, testing, process redesign, and user adoption activities.
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, automate manual activities, and strengthen governance through technology-enabled solutions.
  • Partner with Procurement, IT, AP, and business stakeholders to support ongoing platform optimization and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Develop and maintain process documentation, training materials, knowledge articles, and support resources to enhance user self-service capabilities.
  • Monitor trends in support requests and recommend corrective actions to reduce recurring issues and improve the end-user experience.
• Supplier Enablement & Support
  • Support supplier onboarding and enablement activities within the P2P ecosystem.
  • Assist suppliers with registration requirements, documentation, and transactional readiness.
  • Review supplier submissions for completeness and compliance with established onboarding standards.
  • Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve onboarding-related issues and remove barriers to successful transacting.
  • Provide guidance on procurement processes, system requirements, and next steps throughout the supplier lifecycle.
• Collaboration & Governance
  • Partner closely with ISC, Procurement, AP, IT, and Business Units to ensure consistent execution of P2P processes.
  • Support adherence to procurement policies, controls, and governance requirements.
  • Participate in cross-functional initiatives focused on process standardization, system adoption, and operational excellence.
  • Document lessons learned, process improvements, and support resolutions to drive continuous improvement across the organization.
• Sourcing & Procurement
  • Execute the sourcing process for assigned areas.
  • Analyze responses to complex bid requests, point out commercial differences, and make succinct recommendations in selecting appropriate suppliers for contract awards.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with business units and suppliers, and conduct complex negotiations successfully under aggressive time demands.
  • Lead and/or participate on sourcing project teams.
  • Recommend and communicate sourcing strategy, progress, and results to supervision and ISC management.
  • Conduct industry analysis and evaluate supplier performance.
  • Provide market data to support supplier selection, qualification, and ongoing performance management.
  • Drive down the total cost of ownership and assist in managing the external spend.
  • Participate in sourcing data analysis, forecasting, and planning.
  • Develop new sources of supply and monitor ongoing supplier performance.
  • Conduct business dealings with the highest level of integrity and regard for corporate guidelines, legal, and environmental regulations.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• 3+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

Benefits

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