Procurement Specialist

Requisition ID:  97300 

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

The Procurement Specialist, P2P Operations Support is an experienced procurement professional responsible for supporting and optimizing NextEra Energy's Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations across multiple platforms, including GEP Quantum and SAP S/4HANA. This role serves as a key resource for internal stakeholders by providing functional expertise, issue resolution, process guidance, and operational support throughout the P2P lifecycle.

The position plays an important role in advancing digital transformation initiatives, driving adoption of new procurement technologies, supporting system enhancements, and helping ensure standardized, efficient, and compliant procurement processes. While also supporting supplier onboarding and readiness activities, the primary focus is enabling business continuity, improving user experience, and supporting the successful operation of the enterprise procurement ecosystem.

This position is ideal for a procurement professional with hands-on P2P experience who enjoys problem solving, process improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and supporting technology-enabled business transformation within a centralized support environment.

The ideal candidiate will:

P2P Operations Support & Digital Transformation

• Serve as a functional subject matter expert for procurement operations processes within GEP Quantum, SAP S/4HANA, and related P2P technologies.
• Provide front-line support for procurement, business unit, AP, and supplier inquiries related to requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, goods receipt, invoicing, and payments.
• Troubleshoot complex P2P issues by analyzing process flows, system transactions, and data dependencies to identify root causes and drive resolution.
• Support digital transformation initiatives by assisting with system implementations, enhancements, testing, process redesign, and user adoption activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, automate manual activities, and strengthen governance through technology-enabled solutions.
• Partner with Procurement, IT, AP, and business stakeholders to support ongoing platform optimization and continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, training materials, knowledge articles, and support resources to enhance user self-service capabilities.
• Monitor trends in support requests and recommend corrective actions to reduce recurring issues and improve the end-user experience.

Supplier Enablement & Support

• Support supplier onboarding and enablement activities within the P2P ecosystem.
• Assist suppliers with registration requirements, documentation, and transactional readiness.
• Review supplier submissions for completeness and compliance with established onboarding standards.
• Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve onboarding-related issues and remove barriers to successful transacting.
• Provide guidance on procurement processes, system requirements, and next steps throughout the supplier lifecycle.

Collaboration & Governance

• Partner closely with ISC, Procurement, AP, IT, and Business Units to ensure consistent execution of P2P processes.
• Support adherence to procurement policies, controls, and governance requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives focused on process standardization, system adoption, and operational excellence.
• Document lessons learned, process improvements, and support resolutions to drive continuous improvement across the organization.

Job Overview

This role supports the Purchase Order (PO) issuance process and assists with order fulfillment. Employees in this role observe and support negotiations, assists in answering Business Unit questions, and handle straightforward issues relating to purchase orders and tracking order status. This role completes tasks as directed by higher-level staff and engages in continuous training.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Executes Purchase Requisition to PO processes and manages order fulfillment 
• Leads Request For Proposal (RFP) and negotiation processes 
• Manages day-to-day supplier relationships at senior levels
• Participates in internal strategic planning sessions
• Conducts market analyses and identifies areas for improvement 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 3+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Purchasing/ Procurement
Organization:  Florida Power & Light Company 
Relocation Provided:  No

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