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

Responsibilities

• 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