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JOB DESCRIPTION FirstEnergy 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. FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy 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. About the Opportunity This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00] The Supply Chain Operational Buyer collaborates with the operational buying manager, category specialists, and key user areas to complete transactional activities that occur after signing a strategic sourcing contract, as well as small-value purchases requested by user areas. The Buyer partners with business unit end users to define requirements, developing sourcing solutions and executing sourcing process to drive Total Cost of Ownership value. This position can be sited at any location within the FirstEnergy service territory which is OH, WV, PA, MD and NJ. The ability to work remotely within the United States may be available based on business need. This option is not available in the states of California, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Oregon or Washington at this time. Responsibilities include: * Creating and processing a high volume of purchase orders and change orders in line with best practices/policies * Assuring that activities following the closing of a strategic sourcing contract (P2P - Procure to Pay) are completed effectively with a high level of detail * Utilizing Master Service Agreements (MSA) in collaboration with contract support, diversity, supplier risk, and Strategic Category Specialist * Coordinating with project managers to ensure delivery of product/service to end user * Utilizing strategic sourcing strategy to drive TCO Savings for operational spend * Leveraging technology, analytics, and tools to drive sourcing savings for operational purchases * Analyzing, evaluating and optimizing sourcing methods with Strategic Category Specialist * Developing strong relationships with suppliers through the supplier performance management and sourcing process * Implementing and managing multiple RFQ's while ensuring proposal are presented efficiently and accurately * Collaborating with plant managers to determine material requirements based on company standards Qualifications include: * Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, business administration, engineering or related is preferred. * In lieu of a degree, 2+ years of experience in related work experience is required. Related work experience includes procurement, logistics and supply chain. * Comprehensive understanding of the operational process of purchasing and making low-value purchases * Good written and oral communication skills * Detail oriented (check documents, check errors, etc.) * Ability to understand and follow procurement procedures, adapting to new policies and changes * Strong oral and written communication skills * Users and supplier relationship skills * Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures * Ability to perform in accordance with FirstEnergy's values and behaviors, demonstrating a strong commitment to integrity in all situations Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing businApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjE5MzA0LjEwNTA4QGZpcnN0ZW5lcmd5Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20