Senior Category Specialist

** Senior Category Specialist*
* ** Date:
** Jul 30, 2026

** Location(s):
** Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408

** Company:
** Next Era Energy

** Requisition :
** 94680

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. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

** Position Specific Description*
* Our Operating Fleet Sourcing Department within the Engineering, Construction & Supply Chain Business Unit is seeking a Senior Category Specialist to join the team in Juno Beach, FL. This role possesses significant visibility to senior leadership, often providing recommendations and creating the strategy for large areas of spend for the company. An individual in this role will have the opportunity to leverage cutting edge digital tools and artificial intelligence to assist them in their job duties and responsibilities.  

This role sits at the intersection of analytics and strategy, requiring an individual who can form a hypothesis, pressure-test it, and execute with conviction. The Sr. Category Specialist will operate with a high degree of ownership, bringing both analytical rigor and commercial creativity to a function that rewards critical thinking and measurable results.  This role owns end-to-end category strategy and continually develops and executes a variety of value levers

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities:

+ Ability to interpret spend and market data, forecast demand and industry trends, and translate analyses into clear recommendations and measurable value-including cost reduction, cost avoidance, and rebate opportunities.

+ Skilled at forming a hypothesis, pressure-testing it, and executing with conviction. The Sr. Category Specialist will operate with a high degree of ownership, bringing both analytical rigor and commercial creativity to a function that rewards critical thinking and measurable results.

+ Proven experience planning and delivering end to end category initiatives, managing timelines, dependencies, and risks while maintaining a consistent intake to award cadence.

+ A results driven approach with a track record of delivering savings, improving supplier performance, and mitigating risk through disciplined reporting and follow through.

+ Strong financial acumen with the ability to connect category strategies to P&L impact, business risk, and operational outcomes.

+ Ability to build strong partnerships with stakeholders across business units, leadership, and suppliers by translating business objectives into sourcing strategies and driving cross functional alignment.

+ High capability in working cross-functionally and engaging senior stakeholders. This position's work is often the catalyst to additional important business decisions, so a proven track record of engaging senior leaders is critical.

+ Deep supplier management experience including market mapping, developing strategic partnerships, executing RFx events, evaluating bids, negotiating pricing/terms/SLAs, and managing performance scorecards and corrective actions.

+ High proficiency with analytical tools and the ability to convert complex datasets into clear, actionable insights.

** Job Overview*
* This role develops and refines defined category strategies for critical and/or more complex categories. Employees in this role lead negotiations and identify improvements to secure cost savings and improve quality and efficiency. An individual in this role would also be expected to mentor category specialists and establishes benchmarks and expectations for category strategies.

** Job

Duties & Responsibilities *
* + Develops and refines category sourcing strategy

+ Conduct market and spend analysis

+ Leads negotiations with key suppliers

+ Aligns with BUs to collect requirements

+ Develops and maintains strategic relationships with critical suppliers

+ Performs other job-related duties as assigned

** Required Qualifications*
* + High School Grad / GED

+ Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

+

Experience:

4+ years

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Master's Degree

Next Era Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Clickto learn more.

** Employee Group:
** Exempt

** Employee Type:
** Full Time

** Job Category:
** Purchasing/ Procurement

** Organization:
** Florida Power & Light Company

** Relocation Provided:
** Yes, if applicable

Next Era Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Next Era Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and…