Supplier Development Coordinator - Supply Chain

First Energy 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.

First Energy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, First Energy 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.

This is an open position with the First Energy Service Company, a subsidiary of First Energy Corp.

This position reports to the Supervisor, Supply Chain Supplier Development and Contracts. It can be sited at any of our locations within the First Energy Territory and is an onsite role.

The Supplier Development Coordinator is a member of the Supplier Development team within the Supply Chain organization, responsible for ensuring that small and diverse suppliers are at the forefront of sourcing activities and for reporting both externally and internally to key stakeholders on the status of our supplier development and small business programs.

The estimated pay range for this position is $100,725-$118,500, with a 20% differential in New Jersey.

• Work collaboratively in a professional, team‑oriented environment, demonstrating respect toward colleagues and suppliers.
• Adhere to all relevant First Energy and Supply Chain policies, practices, and procedures.

• Maintain subject‑matter expertise in supplier diversity principles, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices; effectively communicate program objectives and guide internal stakeholders.
• Support sourcing teams in integrating small and diverse suppliers category strategies by evaluating supplier capabilities, identifying aligned opportunities, and assisting with onboarding and qualification.
• Partner with business units to increase utilization of small and diverse suppliers through opportunity identification, supplier recommendations, and strategic direction.
• Support development and continuous improvement of Supplier Development and Small Business program frameworks to ensure alignment with federal and state requirements.
• Manage program governance, including program standards, documentation, controls, and operating cadence.
• Monitor regulatory changes and translate new requirements into internal processes, procedures, and training.
• Prepare and deliver program strategy, performance, and compliance updates to internal leadership and external regulatory bodies.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for external supplier development activities, representing First Energy at events and with key partners.
• Identify, assess, and engage small and diverse suppliers, supporting capability reviews and providing onboarding guidance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with utilities, councils, chambers, advocacy organizations, and other external partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams—including Sourcing, Procurement, Legal, Business Units, and Finance—to align supplier development opportunities with business needs.

• Manage event and membership budgets, including forecasting, tracking, and variance reporting.
• Develop and maintain an annual events calendar, providing strategic recommendations and business rationale.
• Plan and execute supplier development events such as matchmaking sessions, workshops, and supplier fairs; coordinate logistics, sponsor ships, registrations, and follow‑up actions.

• Evaluate the effectiveness and ROI of external events, conferences, and memberships.
• Maintain a standardized evaluation framework to measure engagement outcomes, supplier pipeline progression, and cost‑to‑benefit impacts.
• Conduct year‑over‑year analyses to determine event and membership prioritization.
• Prepare clear post‑event reports that summarize insights, ROI findings, and recommended actions.
• Use data and analysis to guide future event strategy and resource allocation.

• Provide analytical support to the Data & Insights lead.
• Build and maintain dashboards,…