Procurement Associate
NextEra Energy Resources
About the Role
Buyers are responsible for managing procurement activities across assigned commodities, including sourcing, supplier negotiations, purchase order execution, contract support, and resolution of supplier or material issues. This role partners closely with the power generation business unit Planning, Engineering, Operations, and suppliers to understand requirements, maintain material availability, manage cost and commercial risk, and support fleet reliability. Buyers are also expected to develop strong commodity and supplier knowledge, proactively identify improvement and savings opportunities, and collaborate across the team to support changing business priorities.
This role executes the Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order (PR to PO) process and helps manage order fulfillment. Employees in this role observe and support negotiations, assist in answering Business Unit (BU) questions, and handle straightforward issues relating to orders and tracking order status. This job completes tasks as directed by higher-level staff and engages in continuous training.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists in executing PR to PO processes
- Observes and supports negotiations
- Assists in answering BU questions
- Handles straightforward issues related to orders
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High School Grad / GED
- Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
- Experience: 0+ years
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree