FirstEnergy is 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. The Supply Chain Category Specialist collaborates with key internal and external stakeholders to undertake and support complex sourcing initiatives to ensure delivery of category strategies. This position is part of the FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp, and is focused on expanding the Supply Chain team in key categories such as Information Technology, Human Resources, Consulting Services, Professional Services, Legal, Communications, Facilities, Real Estate, Engineering, Construction, and Utility Vegetation Management. As the Supply Chain undergoes a strategic transformation, the role will involve implementing a new Source to Pay system and utilizing market intelligence software, supplier risk assessments, spend analytics, and clean sheeting to advance strategic sourcing priorities. The Supply Chain Category Specialist will work remotely, with the ability to work from any location within the United States, except for certain states where this option is not available. The responsibilities of this role include supporting the strategic category manager in achieving significant cost reductions, defining contracting optimization strategies, and working directly with stakeholders to develop optimization strategies and execution plans. The specialist will leverage technology and analytics to collect and analyze supplier spend data, analyze supplier performance, develop strategic plans for contracting, and ensure execution of strategies within user areas. Additionally, the role involves leading supplier selection and management, measuring and tracking supplier performance, and providing technical training and education to peers and other departments.